Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

"By the Storks"

Zum Storchen

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2013

1. Zum Storchen Marker

Inscription. Erbaut in der ersten Hälfte des 16. Jahrhanderts als Wirthaus << St. Anna >>. Mehrmals ungebaut.
Aus dem 16. Jahrhundert ist im ersten Obergeschoss die ehemalige Gaststube mit gotishcher Balkendecke un Relieftafel erhalten.
Fasssadenmalerei 1985 von Eva Pauli
1984 – 1985 teilweise neuerbaut und restauriert.
German-English translation:

"By the Storks"
Built in the first half of the 16th Century as the "St. Anna" inn. Rebuilt several times rebuilt.
On the first floor the former dining room with a 16th Century beamed ceiling and gothic relief panel has been preserved.
Facade painting 1985 by Eva Pauli.
1984 - 1985 partially rebuilt and restored.

Erected by Stadt der Luzern (City of Lucerne).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.

Location. 47° 3.132′ N, 8° 18.337′ E. Marker is in Luzern. It is on Kornmarkt, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kornmarkt 9, Luzern 6004, 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: Balthasar House (a few steps from this marker); Zum Raben (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Von Laufenhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Grain Market (within shouting distance of this marker); "Fire Alley" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Deer Square" (within shouting distance of this marker); Butchers’ Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Little House" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luzern.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2013

2. Zum Storchen Marker

The marker is to the left of the green door. Hanging above the front awning is a sign with a painted stork. In the days prior to widespread literacy or house numbering, merchants and innkeepers would identify their locations with signs depicting their namesake.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.