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| 23-Jun-2012 |
Fountain at 23-Jun-2012 was plain. Sometime about October 2012, a decorative column was added, dated 1706.
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| 23-Jun-2012 |
Saturday, 23 June 2012
Steinenberg 4a
Fountain at 23-Jun-2012 was plain. Sometime about October 2012, a decorative column was added, dated 1706.
Sankt Alban-Vorstadt 25
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Location: St. Alban quarter 25 (go through a gate)
Artists / in: no information
In operation since: 1840/41
listed: no
History / Description: The plastic cast iron shows an erect snake on the round, carved in stone, is a watering trough.
Special features: There are two other snake wells in Basel (Fountains references: 107/192). In the reference 192 is a "partner well", which is identical to that source. The wells can only be visited on weekdays during the day. (From the gate, one can see him but not good.)
Twinned with sankt-alban-vorstadt-49-51
Location: St. Alban quarter 25 (go through a gate) Artists / in: no information
In operation since: 1840/41
listed: no
History / Description: The plastic cast iron shows an erect snake on the round, carved in stone, is a watering trough.
Special features: There are two other snake wells in Basel (Fountains references: 107/192). In the reference 192 is a "partner well", which is identical to that source. The wells can only be visited on weekdays during the day. (From the gate, one can see him but not good.)
Twinned with sankt-alban-vorstadt-49-51
Sankt Alban-Vorstadt 47-49
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Location: Corner of Mill Mountain / St. Alban quarter
Artists / in: no information
In operation since: 2nd Half of the 18th Century (Original) / 1938 (copy)
listed building: Yes, since 1915
History / Description: The well has a square-shaped trough, which is rounded at the corners. The column of wells stick sticking out of the two water pipes, is divided into three parts. The lower and upper part is decorated with protruding rectangles. The middle section has a laurel container and the column with an urn, which is hung round with a pile fabric, crowned. Behind the fountain there is a house "for Schoeneck," which was built between 1840 and 1844 led by Melchior Berri.
Special: The trough of limestone is 5 x 5 meters. Until 1935 this was the fountain with the largest trough in Basel.
Artists / in: no information
In operation since: 2nd Half of the 18th Century (Original) / 1938 (copy)
listed building: Yes, since 1915
History / Description: The well has a square-shaped trough, which is rounded at the corners. The column of wells stick sticking out of the two water pipes, is divided into three parts. The lower and upper part is decorated with protruding rectangles. The middle section has a laurel container and the column with an urn, which is hung round with a pile fabric, crowned. Behind the fountain there is a house "for Schoeneck," which was built between 1840 and 1844 led by Melchior Berri.
Special: The trough of limestone is 5 x 5 meters. Until 1935 this was the fountain with the largest trough in Basel.
Sankt Alban-Vorstadt 49-51
More InformationLocation: St. Alban quarter (go through a gate) 49/51
Artists / in: no information
In operation since: 1840/41
listed: no
History / Description: The plastic cast iron shows an erect snake on the round, carved in stone, is a watering trough.
Special features: There are two other snake wells in Basel (Fountains references: 107 and 191). In the Reference 191 is a "partner well", which is identical to that source. The fountain can be visited only during the daytime on weekdays.
Twinned with Sankt Alban-Vorstadt 25
MalzGasse
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Location: Malzgasse, compared to house 5
Artist: Annette Barcelo (picture)
In operation since: 1854 (fountain) / 1992 (picture)
listed: no
History / Description: In the middle of the main trough and on each side, a side trough. From a traffic engineering reasons, the wall on the left side was broken off and a support column, but fits well into the picture, replaced. The well column, from which rises a gargoyle is at the top decorated with various patterns.
Special: The picture on the wall shows scenes from different parts of life.
Annette Barcelo (b. 1943)
Lebenslauf (curriculum vitae)
Staatlicher Kunstkredit 1985/6
(Ausfuehrung 1992)
Artist: Annette Barcelo (picture)
In operation since: 1854 (fountain) / 1992 (picture)
listed: no
History / Description: In the middle of the main trough and on each side, a side trough. From a traffic engineering reasons, the wall on the left side was broken off and a support column, but fits well into the picture, replaced. The well column, from which rises a gargoyle is at the top decorated with various patterns.
Special: The picture on the wall shows scenes from different parts of life.
Annette Barcelo (b. 1943)
Lebenslauf (curriculum vitae)
Staatlicher Kunstkredit 1985/6
(Ausfuehrung 1992)
Sankt Alban-Vorstadt 84
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Location: St. Alban quarter, in a niche at home 81 / adjacent walls suspended "Castellio-Weglein"
Artists / in: no information
In operation since: 1840
listed building: Yes, since 1945
History / Description: The name "collector wells" owes to these wells to the fact that it lies behind the reservoir (ie water-collectors) of the St. Alban-Brunn plant. Two volutes (spiral curl) and a shell crowning the fountain, whose main part is in a niche.
Special features: In addition to the well-Castellio leads the little path down to the Rhine.
Location: St. Alban quarter, in a niche at home 81 / adjacent walls suspended "Castellio-Weglein" Artists / in: no information
In operation since: 1840
listed building: Yes, since 1945
History / Description: The name "collector wells" owes to these wells to the fact that it lies behind the reservoir (ie water-collectors) of the St. Alban-Brunn plant. Two volutes (spiral curl) and a shell crowning the fountain, whose main part is in a niche.
Special features: In addition to the well-Castellio leads the little path down to the Rhine.
Sankt Alban-Kirchrain
More InformationLocation: Mill Mountain / St. Alban Kirchrain (easily hidden)
Artists / in: no information
In operation since: not available
listed: no
History / Description: The Alba monastery fountain at St. Alban Kirchrain. The fountain of stone leaning discreetly on the wall. The official street name of St. Alban Kirchrain received in 1861. In earlier centuries this was called, among other things, "The Brig" (1538) and "St. Alban Berg Thor" (1726).
Special: In the neighborhood there are several museums here. Also, the Rhine is just steps away from here.
Sankt Alban-Tal
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Location: St. Alban-Tal
Artist: Urs Bargetzi
In operation since: 1865
listed: no
History / Description: The fountain is made of stone in the middle of an idyllic place in the St. Alban-Tal. The well is four-sided pillar, and has beveled edges. The top is a "final drive" provided, of which it has small pointed arches on all sides. The Schindelhof Fountain is a beautiful spot: On "his" own little spot in the middle it has trees that stand around him protectively, and about old houses. These elements give the whole place a picture of what it was here, maybe even around 1865.
Special: Not far from here is the Paper Mill, which among other things allows one to make their own paper.
Location: St. Alban-Tal Artist: Urs Bargetzi
In operation since: 1865
listed: no
History / Description: The fountain is made of stone in the middle of an idyllic place in the St. Alban-Tal. The well is four-sided pillar, and has beveled edges. The top is a "final drive" provided, of which it has small pointed arches on all sides. The Schindelhof Fountain is a beautiful spot: On "his" own little spot in the middle it has trees that stand around him protectively, and about old houses. These elements give the whole place a picture of what it was here, maybe even around 1865.
Special: Not far from here is the Paper Mill, which among other things allows one to make their own paper.
Sunday, 17 June 2012
Stiftsgasse
More Information Location: Courtyard on St. Peter's School House, Church Square, Peter 5 / Stiftgasse
Artist: Otto Abbot is in operation since 1934
Listed: no
History / description: The trough has the shape of a semicircle. Protrude from the wall two gargoyles above the trough and is a beautiful mural installed. The work called "Sunrise" comes from Otto Abbot and shows a crowing rooster, which is surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Special: Nearby is the St. Peter's Square, where take place regularly on Saturdays, a large flea market. (Except during the Autumn Fair)
Nadelberg 29
More Information Location: The Needle 29
Artists / in: no information
In operation since: 1831 (1841 inscribed on trough)
listed: no
History / Description: The fountain stands in a niche on the needle mountain that was already in 1241 as "In Monte dicto Needle" known. Around the spout is an ornament. Above the fountain is an urn, which in turn has its own niche.
Special: This district is characterized by many ancient houses.
Leonhardsgraben 3 (Nymph)
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Location: Leonhardsgraben 3 (through a green gate / walk easily hidden)
Artists / in: no information
in operation since: Half of the 19th century
listed: no
History / Description: In the middle of the back wall of the courtyard is the fountain-nymphs. The nymph of cast iron, which is crowned with flowers and leaves, stands on an octagonal plinth, located above the semi-circular trough. The water pours from a pitcher, which she holds in her hands. The niche is well above and around the well is completed with a triangular pediment.
Special: The Fountain can be visited only on weekdays during the day. At first glance it is difficult to see, because cars are often parked in front of her.
Steinenvorstadt 27
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Location: Steinenvorstadt, before House 27
Artist / in: Balthasar Hüglin (suspected; Original) / Carl Gutknecht (1st copy)
In operation since: 1672 (original) / 1925 (copy) / 1968 (year) / 1994 (renovated)
listed: Yes, since 1915
History / Description: The fountain floor is divided into three parts. The lower section has masks and the middle part is decorated with cherubs. The upper part is fitted with a bunch of flowers and fruit. This fountain is crowned by a shield-bearer armed with sword. He is the Count of Thierstein named Oswald, who led the war of the Burgundian nobles against Charles the Bold. The sign of the four letters SPQP means "senatus populusque basiliensis" and indicates that the Council and the people who built the well. One side of the flag is the coat of arms "to weavers' guild" and the other decorated with the Baslerstab. In addition to the foot of the standard bearer is a hedgehog. Previously Igelbälge were used as a tool for the production of "gray cloth". The hedgehog is therefore to be found still on the weavers banner. Since 1925, the original of the fountain stick along with the standard bearer is kept in the Historical Museum.
Special: With one exception - in Schwyz - were from 18 Century no more fountains crowned with standard-bearers in Switzerland.
Location: Steinenvorstadt, before House 27Artist / in: Balthasar Hüglin (suspected; Original) / Carl Gutknecht (1st copy)
In operation since: 1672 (original) / 1925 (copy) / 1968 (year) / 1994 (renovated)
listed: Yes, since 1915
History / Description: The fountain floor is divided into three parts. The lower section has masks and the middle part is decorated with cherubs. The upper part is fitted with a bunch of flowers and fruit. This fountain is crowned by a shield-bearer armed with sword. He is the Count of Thierstein named Oswald, who led the war of the Burgundian nobles against Charles the Bold. The sign of the four letters SPQP means "senatus populusque basiliensis" and indicates that the Council and the people who built the well. One side of the flag is the coat of arms "to weavers' guild" and the other decorated with the Baslerstab. In addition to the foot of the standard bearer is a hedgehog. Previously Igelbälge were used as a tool for the production of "gray cloth". The hedgehog is therefore to be found still on the weavers banner. Since 1925, the original of the fountain stick along with the standard bearer is kept in the Historical Museum.
Special: With one exception - in Schwyz - were from 18 Century no more fountains crowned with standard-bearers in Switzerland.
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