Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Goethestraße No 5
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
1. Goethestraße No 5 Marker
1706 wurde das Haus, damals Spitalgasse 30, von Hugenotten erbaut – siehe Urkunde Baukosten. Bis 1789 im Besitz der französisch-reformierten Familie Tronchin, danach gehörte es der Familie Salomon Pauli. Von 1827 bis 1830 wohnte der Dichter Friedrich Rückert hier. Ab 1846 war es im Besitz des Advokaten Gustav Lammers, dann gehörte es den Univ. Professoren Dr. Rosenhauer und Dr. Köhler. Seit 25. März 1896 im Besitz der Familie Schönstein.
In 1706, the house — then Spitalgasse 30 — was built by Huguenots (see the document on construction costs). Until 1789, it belonged to the French Reformed Tronchin family, after which it became the property of the Salomon Pauli family. From 1827 to 1830, the poet Friedrich Rückert lived here. From 1846, it was owned by the lawyer Gustav Lammers, and later by the university professors Dr. Rosenhauer and Dr. Köhler. Since March 25, 1896, it has been owned by the Schönstein family.
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 date for this entry is March 25, 1896.
Location. 49° 35.898′ N, 11° 0.119′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Goethestraße just north of Paulistraße, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goethestraße 5, Erlangen BY 91054, Germany. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Goethestraße Nō 6 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Paul Gordan (within shouting distance of this marker); Spital der franz. ref. Gemeinde / Hospital of the French Reformed Congregation (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Prof. Dr. Gg. Fr. Puchta (within shouting distance of this marker); Heuwaagstraße Nō 7 (within shouting distance of this marker); Heuwaagstraße Nō 20 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō20 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
2. Goethestraße No 5 Marker
The view of the entrance to the building with the marker on the right side.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
3. Goethestraße No 5 Marker
The view of the house 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 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
