Berliner Innenstadt in Mitte, Germany — Northeast German Plain (The European Plain)
Eisernes Preußen & Tapfere Müller
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Iron Prussia & Brave Müller
Photographed by James Hulse, March 7, 2026
1. Eisernes Preußen & Tapfere Müller / Iron Prussia & Brave Müller Marker
Das „Hessesche Haus“, wie der Vorgängerbau der jetzigen Poststraße 12 lange hieß, wurde im Lauf der Jahrhunderte immer wieder und teils radikal umgebaut. Verwinkelte Nebengebäude boten einer Vielzahl kleiner Gewerbe Platz. 1893 ersetzte hier ein „Neubau“, mit zeittypisch klarer Gliederung in ein prächtiges Vorderhaus, Seiten- und Quergebäude das produktive und gewachsene Durcheinander. Im Zweiten Weltkrieg stark zerstört und inzwischen selbst ein Altbau, wurde das Haus 1981 in Anlehnung an die originale Gestaltung erneuert und diente bis 1990 der Produktionsleitung Denkmalpflege als Standort.
Eisernes Preußen: Nach dem Tod der Königin Luise 1810 trugen trauernde Preußen Schmuck aus geschwärztem Eisen. Diesen Umstand machte sich 1813 Prinzessin Marianne zunutze, als sie unter dem Slogan „Gold gab ich für Eisen“ die Bevölkerung aufrief, mit dem Erlös derart umgetauschten Schmucks die Soldaten im Kampf gegen Napoleon auszurüsten. So nahm die Produktion des „Fer de Berlin“ einen ungeahnten Aufschwung und das „Berliner Eisen“ machte sich sogar im verfeindeten Frankreich einen Namen. Dies zog nicht
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Während der Nazidiktatur versteckte Frau Eichhorn, die mutige Inhaberin der damals hier ansässigen
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Hessesches Haus was the former name of the house located at 12 Poststrasse, an address which has been radically redeveloped over the course of the centuries. Various annexes previously accommodated a multitude of small businesses. In 1893, a new building was erected, consisting of an immaculate front building and two attached wings - a common design in Berlin. Heavily damaged during the Second World War, the building was rebuilt in 1981 based on its original design as part of the quarter's redevelopment.
Iron Prussia:
After Queen Luise's death in 1810, many Prussians wore jewellery made of blackened iron to symbolize their mourning. Making good use of this circumstance, in 1813 Princess Marianne called upon the Prussian people to donate in the fight against Napoleon by exchanging their jewellery under the slogan 'I gave gold for iron'. The production of Fer de Berlin thus received an unexpected boost and even gained a reputation in hostile France. Not only jewellery was produced, but knickknack, fittings and commodities as well. 12 Poststrasse was also once the address of a leading craftsman of cast iron, Simeon Pierre Devaranne († 1859). The cast-iron lanterns were installed in his tribute.
Courageous citizens:
During the Nazi dictatorship, Mrs. Eichhorn, the landlady of the Pension Sternkopf guesthouse, which was formerly located here, hid away Jews in her guestrooms. The owners of the building's grocery shop, the Müller family, provided them with food. The Müllers also provided safe haven to Jews in hiding at their summer house on the northern outskirts of Berlin.
Fruit bowl
Pot stand
Erected by Nikolai
Photographed by James Hulse, March 7, 2026
2. Eisernes Preußen & Tapfere Müller / Iron Prussia & Brave Müller Marker
The Iron Prussia & Brave Müller marker (left) is located along the front of the building. The marker on the right side is the August Eduard Grell marker.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 52° 30.979′ N, 13° 24.41′ E. Marker is in Berlin, in Mitte. It is in Berliner Innenstadt. It is on Poststraße just south of Propststraße, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Poststraße 12, 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: August Eduard Grell (here, next to this marker); Knoblauchhaus / Knoblauch House (a few steps from this marker); Geschäftshaus / Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Knoblauchhaus & Schuberthaus / Knoblauch House & Schubert House (within shouting distance of this marker); Profit & Pogrom (within
Photographed by James Hulse, March 7, 2026
3. Eisernes Preußen & Tapfere Müller / Iron Prussia & Brave Müller Marker
The view of the markers and building from across the street.
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 22 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
