Alfred-Krupp-Statue - Essen, Germany, NRW
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Tante.Hossi
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In front of the church 'Marktkirche' in Essen, Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen at the 'Porscheplatz' stands a statue of Alfred Krupp. It is listed in the German Monument Registers and has its own entry at the German wikipedia.
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Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 12/09/2013
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In front of the church 'Marktkirche' in Essen, Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen at the 'Porscheplatz' stands a statue of Alfred Krupp. It is listed in the German Monument Registers and has its own entry at the German wikipedia.
The statue has been created by Fritz Schaper in 1889.
The statue is made of bronze. It's height is 2.60m. It stands on a stone basement with the inscriptions 'Alfred Krupp' on the front side and 'Die dankbare Vaterstadt.' (The grateful father city.) on the reverse side.
The statue shows the portrait of Alfred Krupp in his preferred for everyday riding suit. The monument shows his left hand placed with an impacted hat in the hip, the right hand resting on an anvil.
Adresse/Adress:
Porscheplatz
Essen, NRW Germany
45127
Baujahr/Year of construction: 1889
Denkmalnummer/monument number: 598
Bestätigung/confirmation:
Ja/Yes
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Visit Instructions:
Ein selbstgemachtes Foto des Denkmals wird zum Loggen benötigt.
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A picture taken during your visit is required.