Martins-Viertel in Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — Central Europe
Stapelhaus
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Staple House
Photographed by James Hulse
1. Stapelhaus / Staple House Marker
1259 – 07. Mai: Stapelrecht für Köln von Erzbischof Konrad von Hochstaden verbrieft. Ursprüngliches Bauwerk von 1360 und 1426, erneuert 1558 und 1568 als Kaufhaus für Stapelgüter wie Fisch, Salz, Tran, Holz, Teer und Honig.
1901 – Umbau des Hauses und Erbauung eines neuen Treppenturmes der bis heute erhalten ist, während das Haus im 2. Weltkrieg durch 3 Luftangriffe total zerstört wurde.
1965 – Wiederaufbau des Hauses durch die Kreishandwerkerschaft Köln als "Haus des Kölner Handwerks". Die Bleiverglasungen symbolisieren das Handwerk verschiedener Innungen.
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1259 – 07. May: Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden charters stable right for Cologne. Original building from 1360 and 1426; renovated in 1558 an 1568, used as a store for stable goods such as fish, salt, fish oil, wood, tar and honey.
1901 – Conversion of building and construction of new stair tower which has been preserved until today although the building was fully destroyed by three air attacks during the 2. World War.
1965 – Reconstructions of building by Cologne District Crafts Guild as "House of Cologne Crafts". Lead glazing symbolizes the various craft guilds.
Erected by Köln Handwerk.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 50° 56.316′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland. 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, the Hanseatic League, and the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Blum (a few steps from this marker); Kölner Hochwassergeschichte / Cologne’s Flood History (within shouting distance of this marker); Groß St. Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); „Schmitz-Säule“ / “Schmitz Column” (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Martinspförtchen / St. Martin’s Little Gateway (about 150 meters away); Peters Brauhaus (about 150 meters away); Kaiser Friedrich III. (about 150 meters away); Historisches Rathaus / Historical Town Hall (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Köln.
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Stapelhaus / Staple House Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
3. Stapelhaus / Staple House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
