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

Turmhaus

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013

1. Turmhaus Marker

Inscription. Der rückwärtige hofbau, das <>, aus dem frühen 13. Jh. ist eines der ältesten fassbaren häuser im augustinerquartier.
Im frühen 14. Jh. wird gassenseitig ein viergeschossiger steinbau an das nachbarhaus nr. 22 angebaut.
1867 aufstockung des 5. obergeschosses mit flachdach.
Die erker von Trumhaus und wassermühle wurden 1925 von kunstmaler Karl Hügin (1887-1963) bei der farbigen gestaltung der ganzen augustinergasse neu gefasst.
Unter denkmalschutz seit 1990

German–English translation by Google Translate

Tower House

The rear hofbau, the << stone house >> stone house, dating from the early 13th Century is one of the oldest houses in the elusive Augustiner quarter.
In the early 14th Century was a four-storey stone building attached to the side of the neighboring house no. 22.
1867 in crease of 5 upper storey with flat roof. The bay window of Trumhaus and water mill were revised in 1925 by art painter Karl Hügin (1887-1963) in the colorful design of the whole Augustinian alley.
Under monument protection since 1990

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 47° 22.334′ N, 8° 32.364′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is

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in Bahnhofstrasse. Marker is on Augustinergasse, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Augustinergasse 24, Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Turteltäubi (a few steps from this marker); Zur Hoffnung (a few steps from this marker); St. Laurenz (within shouting distance of this marker); Erzberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Kezinstürli (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfeife (within shouting distance of this marker); Augustinerkirche (within shouting distance of this marker); Tatzfuss (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013

2. Turmhaus Marker

Augustinergasse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013

3. Augustinergasse

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 461 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.