Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Heuwaagstraße Nō 7

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

1. Heuwaagstraße Nō 7 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Am 12.9.1753 erwarb der Rat der Erlanger „Neustadt“ die 1704 erbauten Häuser Heuwaagstraße Nr. 5 und Nr. 7. Im Haus Nr. 7 wurde die Heuwaage und die Waage für Kaufmannsgüter aufgestellt. Daneben wurden auch Gewölbe für die Waren eingerichtet, die hier eingelagert werden mussten, bevor sie in die Stadt eingeführt werden konnten. Das Foto oben von 1939 zeigt den Torbogen der Einfahrt zur Schranne und Waage. Ab 1784 diente ein auf der Südseite des Schrannenhofs (Foto von 1930 und 2011) hinter der Heuwaage errichtetes Gebäude auch für die Aufbewahrung der Feuerspritzen sowie als „Bündelmagazin“ für Brennholz, das verbilligt an Bedürftige abgegeben wurde. Von 1800–1810 nahm die „Neustadt“ im Mittel 285 Gulden, 20 Kreuzer Waaggelder ein. Nach der Vereinigung von Alt- und Neustadt 1812 wurden alle städtischen Waaggeschäfte hier erledigt. Am 31.12.1963 schloss die Stadtwaage (Foto von 1958) in der Heuwaagstraße 7, und die Stadtwerke übernahmen die Waaggeschäfte. Die Straße hieß 1686 Grand Rue, ab 1745 Waaggasse, ab 1841 Heuwaaggasse und seit 1866 Heuwaagstraße.

English Translation:
On September 12, 1753,

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the council of Erlangen’s “Neustadt” purchased the houses Heuwaagstraße Nos. 5 and 7, which had been built in 1704. In house No. 7 the hay scale (Heuwaage) and a scale for merchants’ goods were installed. Vaults were also set up for goods that had to be stored here before they could be brought into the city. The photo above from 1939 shows the archway at the entrance to the grain hall and weighing house (Schranne and Waage). From 1784, a building erected on the south side of the Schrannenhof (photos from 1930 and 2011) behind the Heuwaage also served for the storage of fire engines as well as a “bundle magazine” for firewood, which was distributed to those in need at reduced prices. From 1800 to 1810, the Neustadt collected on average 285 gulden and 20 kreuzer in weighing fees. After the union of the Old Town and the Neustadt in 1812, all municipal weighing operations were carried out here. On December 31, 1963, the city weighing house (photo from 1958) at Heuwaagstraße 7 closed, and the municipal utilities took over the weighing operations. The street was called Grand Rue in 1686, Waaggasse from 1745, Heuwaaggasse from 1841, and

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

2. Heuwaagstraße Nō 7 Marker

The view of the building and marker from across the street.

since 1866 Heuwaagstraße.

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 September 12, 1753.

Location. 49° 35.925′ N, 11° 0.137′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Heuwaagstraße just east of Goethestraße, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Heuwaagstraße 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Heuwaagstraße Nō 20 (within shouting distance of this marker); Prof. Dr. Gg. Fr. Puchta (within shouting distance of this marker); Spital der franz. ref. Gemeinde / Hospital of the French Reformed Congregation

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Paul Gordan (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō 6 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße No 5 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō20 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.

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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.