Bruck in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Goethestraße Nō 56

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

1. Goethestraße Nō 56 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Dieses Haus wurde 1703 erbaut und 1858 um das heutige Obergeschoss erweitert. Hierbei wurden aus Sparsamkeitsgründen die alten Dachbalken außen einfach angehoben. Als Pendant zum „Goldenen Mond“ gegenüber war hier lange Zeit das Tanzhaus „Goldene Sonne“. Die aneinandergereihten Tanzsäle im ersten Stock hatten eine Gesamtlänge von 19 Meter. Die ursprünglichen Eichendielen dieser Tanzsäle wurden 1999 wieder vom Belag der letzten Jahrzehnte befreit und hergerichtet. Das Haus hat immer noch das ursprüngliche Portal und die dazugehörenden Beschläge. Das Haus steht unter Denkmalschutz.

English Translation:
This house was built in 1703 and in 1858 was expanded with the present upper floor. For reasons of economy, the old roof beams were simply raised on the outside. As a counterpart to the “Goldener Mond” (Golden Moon) across the street, this building long served as the dance hall “Goldene Sonne” (Golden Sun). The adjoining dance halls on the first floor had a total length of 19 meters. The original oak floorboards of these dance halls were uncovered and restored in 1999, after being hidden beneath

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later flooring for decades. The house still retains its original portal and the associated fittings. The building is a protected 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 1703.

Location. 49° 35.712′ N, 11° 0.176′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Bruck. It is at the intersection of Goethestraße and Innere Brucker Str., on the right when traveling south on Goethestraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goethestraße 56, 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: Goethestraße Nō 31

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

2. Goethestraße Nō 56 Marker

The marker is located above the entrance to the building.

(within shouting distance of this marker); Christian Krafft (within shouting distance of this marker); Ignatz Wild (within shouting distance of this marker); Iwan Weinstock (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gasthof zum „Walfisch“ / “The Whale Inn” (about 90 meters away); Bahnhofsplatz Nō 2 (about 90 meters away); Ehemalige Sophienkirche / Former Sophien Church (about 120 meters away); Hauptpost / Main Post Office (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

3. Goethestraße Nō 56 Marker

The view of the build from across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.