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North Rhine-Westphalia

Schleicher's Courtyard (Former Copper Yard)

North Rhine-Westphalia

Schleicher's Courtyard (Former Copper Yard)

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Schleicher's Courtyard (Former Copper Yard)

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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July 16, 2020

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After the Lutherans had gradually established themselves in Aachen from the middle of the 16th century, many families joined this new religion, including the Schleicher family from Aachen. For this they were harassed and disadvantaged and migrated to Stolberg. Here the copper master family, who became increasingly wealthy, built the first stone house in Stolberg in 1575. To date, all other houses were made of wood.

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March 17, 2024

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In the early 1570s, Leonard Schleicher from Aachen was the first copper master to recognize the location advantages in the Stolberger Valley that were important for the brass trade (including …

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April 19, 2021

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One of the numerous copper yards in Stolberg.

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