Bruck in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Haus der Optikerfamilie Merz
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House of the Merz Optician Family
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
1. Haus der Optikerfamilie Merz / House of the Merz Optician Family Marker
In diesem Hause wohnten seit 1840
Johann Merz, Optikus (1780–1862)
Jakob Merz, Optikus (1808–1870)
Friedrich Merz, Universitäts-Optiker (1856–1916), † 1929
In this house lived since 1840
Johann Merz, optician (1780–1862)
Jakob Merz, optician (1808–1870)
Friedrich Merz, university optician (1856–1916), died 1929
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 49° 35.835′ N, 11° 0.272′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Bruck. It is on Halbmondstraße just south of Schloßplatz, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Halbmondstraße 7, 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.
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
2. Haus der Optikerfamilie Merz / House of the Merz Optician Family Marker
The marker is located above the entrance to the building.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
3. Haus der Optikerfamilie Merz / House of the Merz Optician Family 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 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
