Stadthaus - Brugg, AG, Switzerland
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N 47° 29.016 E 008° 12.439
32T E 440282 N 5259211
The town hall of Brugg, a former mansion.
Waymark Code: WMGVG6
Location: Aargau, Switzerland
Date Posted: 04/12/2013
Views: 7
EN: The Town Hall, originally called "Palais Frölich", is located south of the old town on the main road to the railway station.
It was built in 1748/49 by Johann Jakob Frölich in the late Baroque style. It is the oldest mansion outside the former city walls and was the richest town house of Brugg. The two-storey building with a square base and mansard roof is used as a city hall since 1908.
DE: Das Stadthaus, ursprünglich "Palais Frölich", befindet sich südlich der Altstadt an der Hauptstrasse zum Bahnhof.
Es wurde 1748/49 von Johann Jakob Frölich im spätbarocken Stil erbaut. Es ist das älteste Landhaus ausserhalb der ehemaligen Stadtmauern und war das reichste Bürgerhaus von Brugg. Das zweistöckige Gebäude mit quadratischem Grundriss und Mansarddach wird seit 1908 als Rathaus genutzt.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1748
Architectural Period/Style: Rokoko
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Manor
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Became the municipality's town hall in 1908.
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Swiss heritage Sites of regional significance, B status
Main Material of Construction: Stone
Private/Public Access: Public
Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Related Website: [Web Link]
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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed
Architect (if known): Not listed
Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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