Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Musikbibliothek Peters
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Peters Music Library
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
1. Musikbibliothek Peters / Peters Music Library Marker
Max Abraham, Inhaber des Musikverlages C.F. Peters, eröffnete 1894 die Musikbibliothek Peters als erste öffentliche Fachbibliothek mit wertvollen Originalhandschriften, unter anderem von Bach, Haydn und Brahms. Heute befindet sich der Bestand der Musikbibliothek Peters in der Stadtbibliothek Leipzig.
Erected by Stadt Leipzig. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 51° 20.138′ N, 12° 23.185′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Talstraße and Goldschmidtstraße, on the right when traveling south on Talstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goldschmidtstraße 26, Leipzig SN 04103, Germany.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Germany. 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 East Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Max Abraham / Dr. Henri Hinrichsen (within shouting distance of this marker); Martha Hinrichsen (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Hans Joachim Hinrichsen (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Hinrichsen (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Henri Hinrichsen (within shouting distance of this marker); Edvard Grieg (within shouting distance of this marker); Mori Ôgai (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Henriette Goldschmidt (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
2. Musikbibliothek Peters / Peters Music Library Marker
The marker is located on the right corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
