Peter Merian Haus - Basel, Switzerland
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N 47° 32.775 E 007° 35.618
32T E 394176 N 5266827
An office building in Basel named after a 19th century scientist.
Waymark Code: WM7N71
Location: Basel Stadt, Switzerland
Date Posted: 11/12/2009
Views: 11
The building
An office building near the central train station with offices of several multinational companies like Novartis, Bayer, DHL, Panalpina and others as well as the department of economy of a local university. It was built around the year 2000.
The man
Peter Merian (December, 20 1795 - February, 8 1883 ) was a Swiss politician, natural scientist and geologist. He was a professor at the University of Basel and one of the most important persons in the history of the local museum of natural history.
Year it was dedicated: around 2000
Location of Coordinates: Main entrance
Type of place/structure you are waymarking: Building
Related Web address (if available): Not listed
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