"Alter Schwede" - Wismar, MVP, D
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member André de Montbard
N 53° 53.477 E 011° 28.011
32U E 662106 N 5974245
A swedish cavalryman sign for "Alter Schwede", a well known pub and restaurant in Wismar.
Waymark Code: WM155GX
Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Date Posted: 10/20/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bill&ben
Views: 7

Old Swede, by this name the citizens and visitors of the Hanseatic city of Wismar are familiar with the oldest town house in the city. The Gothic house was built around 1380, presumably as a commercial and industrial building on behalf of a wealthy merchant.

On December 29, 1878, Mr. Frähmke opened his pub "Zum Alten Schweden" in the southern half of the building.

After closing in 1977, it is reopenend since renovation in the 90ies.
Date of first pub on site: 12/29/1878

Name of Artist: Not listed

Date of current sign: Not listed

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