Zur Glocke - Zurich, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 47° 22.316 E 008° 32.421
32T E 465298 N 5246599
A historic building located in central Zurich.
Waymark Code: WMQBJH
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Date Posted: 01/29/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 8

This website (visit link) provides both the German text on the sign and the English translation:

"Um 1357 in besitz des glockengiessers Konad Glogger.
1881 fasst architekt Adolf Brunner (1837-1909) die beiden bis ins mittelalter zur?ckreichenden geb?udekomplexe zu einem f?nfgeschossigen haus mit mansarddach zusammen. Die hauptfassade wird in neurenaissance-formen gestaltet.
1925 keramikverkleidung des erdgeschosses in art d?co f?r das Caf? Usenbenz.
Unter denkmalschutz seit 2002

German-English translation:

Zur Glocke

1357 owned by bell maker Konad Glogger.
1881 architect Adolf Brunner (1837-1909) combines two medieval building complexes into to a five-storey house with mansard roof. The main fa?ade is decorated in neo-Renaissance forms.
1925 art deco ceramic cladding on the ground floor for the cafe Usenbenz.
Under monument protection since 2002"
Group that erected the marker: City of Zurich

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
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Zurich, Zurich Switzerland
8001


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