Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

Joh. Caspar Lavater

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013

1. Joh. Caspar Lavater Marker

Inscription. In diesem hause wohnte als Helfer und Pfarrer an der Kirche St. Peter
Joh. Caspar Lavater
1784 – 1801

(on the door lintel)

Kirch Gemeindehaus St. Peter

German–English translation by Google Translate

Lived in this home as an assistant pastor of the church of St. Peter
Johann Caspar Lavater
1784 - 1801

(on the door lintel)

Parish hall of St. Peter

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.

Location. 47° 22.307′ N, 8° 32.439′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. It is on Sankt Peterhofstatt, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Sankt Peterhofstatt 6, Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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(Goethe Stayed Here) (a few steps from this marker); Zur Grossen Mücke (a few steps from this marker); Zur Glocke (within shouting distance of this marker); Grosser Widder (within shouting distance of this marker); Tatzfuss (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Grossen Christoffel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Das Hotel «zum Schwert» / The “Sword Hotel” (about 90 meters away); Pfeife (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.

Also see . . . Johann Kaspar Lavater -NNDB. German poet and physiognomist, was born at Zürich on the 15th of November 1741. He was educated at the gymnasium of his native town, where Johann Jakob Bodmer and J. J. Breitinger were among his teachers. (Submitted on July 29, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013

2. Joh. Caspar Lavater Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.