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Hirschen

 
 
Hirschen Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013
1. Hirschen Marker
Inscription. Seit 1703 «Gasthof zum Hirschen», wirtshausschild um 1760.
Das in der tiefe fast 30 meter lange gebäude setzt sich aus drei bauten zusammen:
Im mittelteil dreigeschossiger kernbau mit bossierten eckquadern aus dem 13. Jh.
Seite Hirschenplatz ursprünglich hölzerner anbau, um 1600 zur heutigen grösse aufgestockt. Mehrere umbauten seit 1832 (platzfassade).
Seite limmat ursprünglich mittelalterlicher steinbau, im 17 Jh. Umgebaut, im 19. Jh. aufgestockt. 1910 einbau des saales. Unter denkmalschutz seit 1999

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Hirschen

From 1703 «Gasthof zum Hirschen» inn signbboard in 1760.
The deep, the almost 30-meter-long building is composed of three buildings:
The middle section of a three-storey main structure with rusticated eckquadern 13th Century.
Hirschplatz was originally wood cultivation site, increased in 1600 to today's size. Several conversions since 1832 (space-facade).
Limmat site was originally medieval stone building, Rebuilt in the 17th century, in the 19th Century enlarged. 1910 installation of the hall.
Under monument protection since 1999
 
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This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1703.
 
Location. 47° 22.409′ N, 8° 32.617′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Niederdorf. It is at the intersection of Niederdorfstrasse and Graue Gasse, on the left when traveling south on Niederdorfstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Niederdorfstrasse 15, 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: Alte Landkutsche (within shouting distance of this marker); Brunnenhof (within shouting distance of this marker); Schwule, Lesben und trans Menschen / Gays, Lesbians, and Transgender Persons in Zurich (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Georg Bodmer (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zur Schwarzen Stege
Hirschen Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013
2. Hirschen Marker
Hotel Hirschen is on the right.
(about 90 meters away); Kerzenstock (about 120 meters away); Pinkus & Co. (about 120 meters away); Gottfried Keller (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on August 5, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos:   1. submitted on July 30, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.   2. submitted on August 1, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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