Berliner Innenstadt in Mitte, Germany — Northeast German Plain (The European Plain)
Knoblauchhaus
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Knoblauch House
Photographed by James Hulse, March 7, 2026
1. Knoblauchhaus / Knoblauch House Marker
Zeugnis bürgerlicher Wohnkultur
Bauherr Johann Christian Knoblauch erwarb 1750 in Berlin das Bürgerrecht und ließ das Gebäude errichten. Sein Enkel Carl Knoblauch, Stadtrat und Abgeordneter des kurmärkischen Landtags, verfasste eine Denkschrift über die Neuordnung der Gewerbeordnung im Zuge der Stein-Hardenbergschen Reformen. Als Vorstand und Schatzmeister des Vereins der Kunstfreunde empfing er in diesem Haus Schinkel, Beuth, Schadow, Schleiermacher, Rauch, Tieck und Begas. Eduard Knoblauch, Architekt unter anderem für die Russische Botschaft und die Jüdische Synagoge, begründete den Berliner Architektenverein. Armand Knoblauch gründete 1868 das Böhmische Brauhaus. Bernhard Knoblauch richtete Unfallstationen und das Krankentransportwesen ein und gründete den Verband der Ersten Hilfe.
Testimony of bourgeois residential culture
The client Johann Christian Knoblauch acquired Berlin citizenship in 1750 and had the building constructed. His grandson Carl Knoblauch, city councilor and member of the Kurmark parliament, wrote a memorandum on the reorganization of trade regulations during the Stein-Hardenberg reforms. As chairman and treasurer of the Association of Friends of Art, he received in this house Schinkel, Beuth, Schadow, Schleiermacher, Rauch, Tieck, and Begas. Eduard Knoblauch, architect of the Russian Embassy and the Jewish synagogue, founded the Berlin Architects’ Association. Armand Knoblauch founded the Bohemian Brewery in 1868. Bernhard Knoblauch established accident stations and organized medical transport services, and founded
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 52° 30.983′ N, 13° 24.417′ E. Marker is in Berlin, in Mitte. It is in Berliner Innenstadt. It is at the intersection of Poststraße and Nikolaikirchpl, on the right when traveling north on Poststraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Poststraße 23, Berlin 10178, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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, the former East Germany, and at the Berlin Wall.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eisernes Preußen & Tapfere Müller / Iron Prussia & Brave Müller (a few steps from this marker); August Eduard Grell (a few steps from this marker); Knoblauchhaus & Schuberthaus / Knoblauch House & Schubert House (within shouting distance of this marker); Geschäftshaus / Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nikolaikirche / St. Nicholas Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Profit & Pogrom (within shouting distance of this marker); Ephraims Mobilie / Ephraim’s Movable Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Ephraim-Palais / Ephraim Palace (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berlin.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 7, 2026
2. Knoblauchhaus / Knoblauch House Marker
The marker is located on the right side of the building.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 7, 2026
3. Knoblauchhaus / Knoblauch House Marker
The view of the building and marker from across the street.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 7, 2026
4. Knoblauchhaus / Knoblauch House Marker
The view looking down the street with the building on the right side.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
