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Neue Welt
The Neue Welt is a sub-district of Münchenstein, in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. Geographical location The geographical area called the ''Neue Welt'' (new world) evolved in the 17th century as the industry started establishing itself around the upper end of the "St. Alban-Teich". This is a canal, artificially constructed by the Basler Kloster St. Alban during the 12th century, so as to bring water and water power to the industry in Basel. Later, during the years 1624–25, the canal was extended through Brüglingen towards the Birs waterfall in Münchenstein and from here the water is diverged. The ''Neue Welt'' is the northernmost district of Münchenstein and lies along the western bank of the River Birs. To its east, it borders on the municipality of Muttenz and to the west, it borders on ''Dreispitz'', a business and economic service neighbourhood that lies half in Basel and half in Münchenstein. To the north, ''Neue Welt'' borders St. Jakob an der Bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Münchenstein
Münchenstein (Swiss German: ''Minggestai'') is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland. Historical records Münchenstein is first mentioned in 1196 as ''Kekingen''. In 1270, it was mentioned as ''Geckingen'' and in 1279 as ''Munchenstein''. * 1259: The hamlet and the mill, between "Neue Welt" and St. Jakob, are mentioned in a deed as being owned by the Basel Dompropstei (Provost's Church). * 1270: The village is named in the Bishop of Basel diocese certificate as Geckingen. * 1295: The mention of the name in the current form "Munchenstein", which means the "rock of the castle of the Münchs". The first part of the name refers to the builders of the castle, and the second part means stone and refers to the foundations of the castle. * 1324: The Münchs were not able keep the village and castle for long as their own Property, they had to hand over ownership to the Graf von Pfirt, who then lent it to the Münchs in fief. Follo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christoph Merian
Christoph Merian (22 January 1800 – 22 August 1858) was a Swiss banker, businessman, land owner and philanthropist of the Merian family. In 1840, Merian was the largest private land owner in Switzerland and one of the richest Swiss citizens. Early life and education Merian was born 22 January 1800 in Basel, Switzerland, to Christoph Merian Sr. (1769–1849), a merchant and manufacturer, and Valeria Merian (née Hoffmann). He had five siblings, of whom four died prematurely, and his sister Susanna died aged 25. His father was once the richest Swiss citizen with an estimated net worth of 9 million Swiss Francs at the time of his death in 1849 (approximately 450 million in 2025). He was a member of the older lineage of the Merian family belonging to the Daig. The family initially lived in the ; later they moved into a house on the St. Alban Graben. In 1811, his father bought the estate in Brüglingen, Münchenstein where the family would spend the summer. He attended the privat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christoph Merian Stiftung
Christoph Merian (22 January 1800 – 22 August 1858) was a Swiss banker, businessman, land owner and philanthropist of the Merian family. In 1840, Merian was the largest private land owner in Switzerland and one of the richest Swiss citizens. Early life and education Merian was born 22 January 1800 in Basel, Switzerland, to Christoph Merian Sr. (1769–1849), a merchant and manufacturer, and Valeria Merian (née Hoffmann). He had five siblings, of whom four died prematurely, and his sister Susanna died aged 25. His father was once the richest Swiss citizen with an estimated net worth of 9 million Swiss Francs at the time of his death in 1849 (approximately 450 million in 2025). He was a member of the older lineage of the Merian family belonging to the Daig. The family initially lived in the ; later they moved into a house on the St. Alban Graben. In 1811, his father bought the estate in Brüglingen, Münchenstein where the family would spend the summer. He attended the priv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hans Benno Bernoulli
Hans Benno Bernoulli (17 February 1876 – 12 September 1959) was a Swiss architect and city planner. Family Bernoulli was born in Basel, the son of Theodor Bernoulli, an office clerk. He was descended from the Bernoulli family of mathematicians. The suffragette and feminist Elisabeth Bernoulli (1873–1935) was his sister. In 1904 he married Anna Ziegler in Berlin. Career He studied architecture at the Technische Universität München and in 1902 started a partnership in Berlin. In 1912 he was appointed "chief architect" for the Basler building industry. His most important housing development projects were: * 1914–1929: Bernoullihäuser in Zürich, (Hardturmstrasse). The Bernoulli houses are named after the architect. These houses are a garden city project, from the 1920s and were meant to be sold without profit to the workers. You will find the Bernoulli houses on Zürich tram lines no. 8 and 17 between the stations Bernoulli and Hardturm. * 1919: Bernoullihäu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liestal
Liestal (, Standard ), formerly spelled Liesthal, is the capital of Liestal District and the Cantons of Switzerland, canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland, south of Basel. Liestal is an industrial town with a Cobbled street, cobbled-street Old Town. The official language of Liestal is (the Swiss variety of Standard) Swiss Standard German, German, but the main spoken language is the local variant of the Alemannic German, Alemannic Swiss German (linguistics), Swiss German dialect. History The name ''Liestal'' was first mentioned in 1225, and the settlement dates at least from Ancient Rome, Roman times. The development of the town is due to its strategic location on the road between the first bridge over the Rhine at Basel and the St. Gotthard Pass. Citizens of Liestal participated in the Burgundian Wars in 1476 and 1477 against Charles the Bold. In 1501, the mayor swore allegiance to the Swiss Confederation, and this caused repeated conflict with neighboring Rheinfelden (Aa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilhelm Eduard Brodtbeck
Wilhelm Eduard Brodtbeck (25 September 1873 in Liestal – 12 April 1957, in Liestal) was a Swiss architect from Liestal canton Basel-Country. Biography Early life Wilhelm Eduard, son of Wilhelm senior (architect and cement factory owner) and Susanne Karoline Spinnler, grew up in Liestal. Primarily Wilhelm Brodtbeck visited schools in Liestal and then at a later age in Basel. He then studied architecture, concluding at the University of Stuttgart und at the University of Karlsruhe. Later he made various studium journeys in Germany, Holland, Austria, Italy and France, hereafter Brodtbeck worked in Lausanne. He married Susanna Elisabeth Buess from Wenslingen, Basel-Country, in 1904. Career Wilhelm Brodtbeck founded his own architect's office in 1901 in Liestal. As young architect he accomplished a large variety of residential houses. Later he expanded his horizon and realized schools complexes and industrial buildings. As from 1921, together with his partner Fritz Bohny, he m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasserhaus (Münchenstein)
The residential estate Wasserhaus is in the sub-district ''Neue Welt'', Münchenstein, Basel-Country near Basel (Switzerland) Birs waterfall and power station The German word "Siedlung" means settlement (housing development or residential area). Geographical location The environmental area called the ''Neue Welt'' (new world) evolved in the 17th century as the industry started to establish itself around the upper end of the "St. Alban-Teich". This is an artificially constructed canal built during the 12th century to bring water (water power) to the industry in Basel. Later, during 1624–25, the canal was prolonged through Brüglingen towards the Birs waterfall in Münchenstein. From here the water is diverged to the canal. Here there is a small power station that has been built onto the waterfall. The residential estate Wasserhaus lies on the left bank of the river Birs, between the industrial area of the Neue Welt and the waterfall. History Up until the end of the First Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basler Läckerli
The Basler Läckerli (also Leckerli or Läggerli, meaning "delicious" in German and ''-li'' being a diminutive suffix) is a traditional hard spice biscuit originating from Basel, Switzerland. It is made of honey, hazelnuts, almonds, candied peel, and Kirsch. After baking in a thin layer, the still hot dough is topped with a sugar glaze and cut into rectangular pieces. Basler Läckerli were originally created by local spice merchants over 700 years ago and are available year-round. Recipe Basler Läckerli are made primarily from wheat flour, honey, candied fruit (orange peel, lemon peel) and nuts (hazelnuts, almonds). The dough is rolled out flat, baked, then brushed over with a sugar glaze and cut into rectangular pieces (the Läckerli) while still warm. History When the trade in oriental spices reached Europe in the 11th century, the wealthy monasteries were the first to use them to flavor honey cakes. This custom gradually spread to the towns, starting the gingerbread cra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villa Ehinger (Münchenstein)
The Villa Ehinger is in the ''Neue Welt'', a sub-district of Münchenstein, in the Cantons of Switzerland, canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. Geographical location The geographical area called the ''Neue Welt'' (new world) evolved as the industry started establishing itself around the upper end of the "St. Alban-Teich". This is a canal, artificially constructed by the Basler Kloster St. Alban (Basel), Kloster St. Alban during the 12th century, so as to bring water and water power to the industry in Basel. Later, during the years 1624–25, the canal was prolonged through Brüglingen towards the Birs waterfall in Münchenstein and from here the water is diverged. History image:2009-05-24 hammerschmiede.JPG, Hammerschmiede, Neue Welt, Münchenstein, refurbished in 1970 The Villa Ehinger is situated in the middle of a Park, above the industry. The neo-classical summer residence became renowned under the name of the ultimate owners. The Villa was originally built in associatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
