Bruck in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Goethestraße Nō20

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

1. Goethestraße Nō20 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
1702 wurde das Haus als eingeschossiges Eckhaus erbaut. 1706 erhielt das Haus das Schank- oder Tavernrecht „Zur goldenen Traube“. 1710 wurde das Haus aufgestockt und die Lücke zum Nachbarhaus geschlossen. Das neue Obergeschoss, die „bel étage“, erhielt verzierte Stuckdecken und eine barocke Treppe. In der Paulistraße wurde ein kleineres Nebengebäude (Stall) errichtet. 1751 wurde das Haus für 4000 Gulden verkauft. 1756 ging das Tavernrecht an das gegenüberliegende Haus, heute der „Schwarze Ritter“. Der ehemalige Stall wird mit dem Haupthaus verbunden und aufgestockt. 1955 wurde das Dach ausgebaut und zum Hof hin aufgestockt, das Treppenhaus teilweise zerstört und der Eingang verlegt. 2008 erfolgte eine Generalsanierung. Treppenhaus und Innenräume erhielten ihre ursprüngliche Form zurück, ebenso die Fenster.

English Translation:
In 1702, the house was built as a single-story corner house. In 1706, the house received the tavern license “Zur goldenen Traube” (The Golden Grape). In 1710, the house was given an additional story and the gap to the neighboring building was closed. The new upper floor, the “bel étage,” received decorated stucco ceilings and a Baroque staircase. A smaller outbuilding (stable) was built on Paulistraße. In 1751, the house was sold for 4,000 gulden. In 1756, the tavern license passed to the house opposite, today the “Schwarzer Ritter” (Black Knight). The former stable was connected to the main house and given an additional story. In 1955, the attic was expanded and

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raised toward the courtyard; the staircase was partly destroyed and the entrance relocated. In 2008, a complete renovation was carried out. The staircase and interior rooms were restored to their original form, as were the windows.

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 1702.

Location. 49° 35.865′ N, 11° 0.12′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Bruck. It is at the intersection of Goethestraße and Paulistraße, on the right when traveling south on Goethestraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goethestraße 20, 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. Karl Friedrich von Nagelsbach (a few steps from this marker); Goethestraße Nō22 (a few steps from this marker); Goethestraße No 5 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō 30 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō 32 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Goethestraße Nō 6

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

2. Goethestraße Nō20 Marker

The marker is located above the entrance to building on the right side.

(about 90 meters away); Dr. Paul Gordan (about 90 meters away); Spital der franz. ref. Gemeinde / Hospital of the French Reformed Congregation (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

3. Goethestraße Nō20 Marker

The view of the building from across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.