Altstadt in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
Oberlandesgericht Koblenz
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Higher Regional Court of Koblenz
Photographed by James Hulse, October 3, 2026
1. Oberlandesgericht Koblenz / Higher Regional Court of Koblenz Marker
Dienstgebäude I
Stresemannstraße 1
Erbaut: 1908–1910
Architekten: Nach Entwürfen des Geh. Oberbaurats Richard Saran (1852–1925) und Geh. Baurats Alfred Bohnstedt (1851–1906), Preußisches Ministerium der öffentlichen Arbeiten.
Baustil: Die Architektur schließt sich an das Vorbild rheinischer Barockbauten an, insbesondere den Dikasterialbau von Balthasar Neumann auf der gegenüber liegenden Rheinseite in Ehrenbreitstein.
Verwendung: 1910 bis 1918 Dienstvilla des Oberpräsidenten der »Preußischen Rheinprovinz«.
Oberpräsidenten dieser Zeit waren:
Clemens August Freiherr von Schorlemer-Lieser (1905–1910)
Georg Freiherr von Rheinbaben (1910–1918)
Von 1920 bis 1929 Dienstsitz des Oberkomissars der Interalliierten Rheinlandkommission “Haut Commissaire dans les Provinces du Rhin”, Paul Tirard.
Zerstört am 6. November 1944; Wiederaufbau ab 1947.
Seit 13. Dezember 1952 Dienstsitz des Oberlandesgerichts Koblenz.
Higher Regional Court of Koblenz
Official Building I
Stresemannstraße 1
Built: 1908–1910.
Architects: Based on designs by Senior
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Architectural style: The architecture follows the model of Rhenish Baroque buildings, particularly Balthasar Neumann’s Dikasterial Building on the opposite bank of the Rhine in Ehrenbreitstein.
Use: From 1910 to 1918, it served as the official residence of the chief president of the “Prussian Rhine Province.”
The chief presidents during this period were:
Clemens August, Baron von Schorlemer-Lieser (1905–1910)
Georg, Baron von Rheinbaben (1910–1918)
From 1920 to 1929, it was the official residence of Paul Tirard, high commissioner of the Inter-Allied Rhineland High Commission, the “Haut Commissaire dans les Provinces du Rhin.”
Destroyed on November 6, 1944; reconstruction began in 1947.
Since December 13, 1952, it has served as the seat of the Higher Regional Court of Koblenz.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is November 6, 1944.
Location. 50° 21.435′ N, 7° 36.181′ E. Marker is in Koblenz,
Photographed by James Hulse, October 3, 2026
2. Oberlandesgericht Koblenz / Higher Regional Court of Koblenz Marker
Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland, in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, and specifically in the Moselle Valley. 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 Roman Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, and the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oberlandesgericht Koblenz — Dienstgebäude II / Higher Regional Court of Koblenz (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Gedenken an die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus / In memory of the victims of National Socialism (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Regierungsgebäude / Old Government Building (about 120 meters away, measured in a
Photographed by James Hulse, October 3, 2026
3. Oberlandesgericht Koblenz / Higher Regional Court of Koblenz Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
