Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Louis Pfyffer von Wyher
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2013
1. Louis Pfyffer von Wyher Marker
Louis Pfyffer von Wyher
1716 1802
Topograph Ersteller schweizerischer Reliefs
Erbaut 1709 Erweitert 1808
Seit 1807
Gesellschaftshaus der Herren zu Schuetzen
RFB 1977
Former country house of Lieutenant General
Louis Pfyffer von Wyher
1716 - 1802
Cartographer and the creator of Swiss relief maps
Built 1709, Expanded 1808
since 1807
Quarters of the Lords of the Guard
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1716.
Location. 47° 3.138′ N, 8° 18.167′ E. Marker is in Luzern. It is on Lφwengraben, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lφwengraben 24, 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: The Mills Gate (here, next to this marker); Mόhlenplatz (Mill Place) (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Jur. Kasimir Pfyffer (within shouting distance of this marker); The Spreuer Bridge Paintings (within shouting distance of this marker); Metzgerrainli 6
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Also see . . . Franz Ludwig Pfyffer. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 29, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Wikipedia, 1790
2. Louis Pfyffer von Wyher
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2013
3. Louis Pfyffer von Wyher Marker
Note the Lords of the Guard's coat of arms above the door - crossed guns and a crossbow over a field of blue and white.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 702 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on January 29, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on August 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
