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

Hotel Limmathof

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 26, 2013

1. Hotel Limmathof Marker

Inscription. 1570 Anstelle von kleineren mittelalterlichen häuser erbaut.
Als hotel 1858 gegenüber dem neuen bahnhof eröffnet.
1908 Neugestaltung der fassade mit illusionistischer jugendstil-malerei durch die architekten Alfred Choidera (1850-1916) und Theophil Tschudi (1847-1916).
Unter denkmalschutz seit 1985

German–English translation:

Hotel Limmathof

Built in 1570 instead of smaller medieval houses.
Opened as a hotel in 1858 to the new station.
1908 redesign of the facade with illusionistic art nouveau painting by the architect Alfred Choidera (1850-1916) and Theophil Tschudi (1847-1916). Under monument protection since 1985

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1570.

Location. 47° 22.573′ N, 8° 32.627′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Niederdorf. It is on Limmatquai, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Limmatquai 142, Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is

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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: Zur Sempacher Helbard (here, next to this marker); Hotel du Théâtre/Kino Alba (within shouting distance of this marker); Pestalozzihaus (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tiefe Schmitte (about 150 meters away); Zur Schwarzen Stege (about 210 meters away); Johann Georg Bodmer (about 210 meters away); Schwule, Lesben und trans Menschen / Gays, Lesbians, and Transgender Persons in Zurich (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hirschen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 26, 2013

2. Hotel Limmathof Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.