Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Laveshaus
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Laves Residence
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
1. Laveshaus / Laves Residence Marker
Laves bewohnte seit 1824 mit Frau Wilhelmine, geb. Kestner (1803–1880), und den Kindern das zweite Obergeschoss. Wilhelmine hatte das Grundstück 1822 mit in die Ehe gebracht. Die unteren Etagen wurden vermietet, u.a. an Sir Hugh Halkett (1783–1863), den Kommandeur der hannoverschen Truppen. Das Nebengebäude wurde Atelier und Wohnsitz des Malers und Radierers George Laves, ein Sohn der Familie. Seit 1908 in städtischem Eigentum, wurde das Gebäude vor 1945 als Gesundheitsamt genutzt, später arbeitete hier das städtische Presseamt. Seit 1996 ist der Komplex im Eigentum der Architektenkammer Niedersachsen.
Ehepaar Laves nach einer Zeichnung von George Laves, Ausschnitt.
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Laves occupied the second floor with his wife Wilhelmine née Kestner (1803–1880) and their children from 1824. Wilhelmine had brought the site into the marriage in 1822. The lower floors were let out, and the tenants included Sir Hugh Halkett (1783–1863), the commander of the Hanoverian troops. The annex became the studio and home of the painter and etcher George Laves, a son of the family.
In municipal ownership since 1908, the building was used as a health office up to 1945. Later, the municipal press office was located here. The complex was acquired by the Architectural Association of Lower Saxony in 1996.
The Laves couple, detail from a drawing by George Laves.
Erected by Landeshauptstadt Hannover. (Marker Number 39.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 52° 22.132′ N, 9° 44.168′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is on Friedrichswall just east of Karmarsztrasse, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
2. Laveshaus / Laves Residence Marker
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 and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wangenheimpalais / Wangenheim Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rathaus der Landeshauptstadt Hannover / City Hall of the State Capital Hannover (about 180 meters away); St. Aegidienkirche / St. Aegidien Church (about 210 meters away); „Wir werden im Vertrauen auf dich weiter unseren Weg gehen …“ (about 210 meters away); Aus der Geschichte der St. Aegidienkirche / From the History of St. Aegidien Church (about 210 meters away); Krieg und Katastrophe / War and Catastrophe (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Marktkirche / Market Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Brüder Schlegel / Schlegel Brothers (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannover.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
3. Laveshaus / Laves Residence
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
