Erfurt's former Krämerbrücke Museum

Several years after Germany's reunification a bridge museum was established in Krämerbrücke Number 20, house "Zum Engelsröschen" and in house Number 21, "Zum weißen Strauß", originating from three houses. The old substance of the building is still noticeable here. The history of the bridge and several collections, particularly toys, were shown.

Until the 19th century street numbers were unknown, the houses had signs instead of numbers; for example, Krämerbrücke Number 3, House "Zum Grabscheid" ("The Spade), Number 4, "Zum bunten Löwen" ("The Colored Lion"), Number 8, "Zu den drei nackigen Kindern" ("The Three Naked Children") - "Zur weißen Lilie" ("The White Lily") - "Zu den Störchen" ("The Storks"), Number 9, "Zum güldenen Schweinskopf" ("The Golden Hog's Head") and house Number 22, "Zum schwarzen Rade und eisernen Hute" ("The Black Wheel and Iron Hat).
 

text and pictures: Small Erfurt-Guide, folder by Hannelore Reichenbach
 

04.10.2005