Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Goethestraße Nō 6

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

1. Goethestraße Nō 6 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
1689 wurde das Haus als zweigeschossiges traufseitiges Wohn- und Handwerkshaus errichtet. Die bauzeitige Raumstruktur ist bis heute nahezu vollständig erhalten. Im Erdgeschoss haben die Räume Stuckdecken. Typisch für diese barocken Häuser ist der schmale Eingangsflur mit dem ebenfalls schmalen Treppenaufgang. Das Haus hat einen Innenhof. Um 1910 führten Jenny und Valentin Fürsattel eine Handschuhfabrik in dem Gebäude (altes Foto). Seit Mitte der 1990er Jahre befindet sich im Erdgeschoss ein Büro. Obergeschoss und Hinterhof sind bewohnt. Das Haus steht unter Denkmalschutz.

English Translation:
In 1689 the house was built as a two-story, eaves-facing residential and craftsman’s house. The original room layout from the time of construction has remained almost completely intact to this day. The rooms on the ground floor have stucco ceilings. Typical of these Baroque houses is the narrow entrance hall with the equally narrow staircase. The house has an inner courtyard. Around 1910 Jenny and Valentin Fürsattel operated a glove factory in the building (old photo). Since the mid-1990s there

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has been an office on the ground floor. The upper floor and the rear courtyard are inhabited. The house is protected as a historic monument.

Erected by Grafische Beratung, “Citizens for Goethestraße” and “The Houses of Goethe–Heuwaagstraße Introduce Themselves”.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1689.

Location. 49° 35.911′ N, 11° 0.105′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Goethestraße just south of Heuwaagstraße, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goethestraße 6, Erlangen BY 91054, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia.

Globally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire

and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Paul Gordan (a few steps from this marker); Spital der franz. ref. Gemeinde / Hospital of the French Reformed Congregation

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

2. Goethestraße Nō 6 Marker

The view of the marker and the entrance to the building.

(a few steps from this marker); Goethestraße Nō 2 (a few steps from this marker); Prof. Dr. Gg. Fr. Puchta (within shouting distance of this marker); Heuwaagstraße Nō 20 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße No 5 (within shouting distance of this marker); Heuwaagstraße Nō 7 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō20 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

3. Goethestraße Nō 6 Marker

The view of the building from across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.