Imagine the year is 1835. The Brennhäusle Sulzgries is just being built. This building stands as a testament to community spirit. It reflects the industrious nature of Sulzgries.
Let’s explore the story of Brennhäusle Sulzgries. This place is more than just a building. It’s a symbol of Sulzgries’ heritage. Sulzgries itself has a rich past. It was first mentioned in 1275. Back then its name’s origin was a mystery. Some thought it related to a mineral spring.
Sulzgries developed as an extension of Esslingen. This probably happened in the High Middle Ages. Initially noble families had rights and possessions here. The Counts of Württemberg had them in 1275. The Counts of Helfenstein followed in 1352. By 1399 Esslingen gained control. Early landowners included monasteries. Steinheim an der Murr in 1328 was one. Blaubeuren from 1350 also owned land. Salem in 1371 and Schöntal in 1411 as well. The Katharinenhospital also possessed land.
In 1607 Sulzgries became part of a new district. By 1803 it was its own entity. This included Krummenacker and Hohenacker. Sulzgries has faced destruction. Württemberg caused damage in 1449. After 1328 Sulzgries merged into Esslingen.
In 1773 or 1774 Sulzgries had 28 houses. By 1803 the population was 211. The Sulzgrieser Platte was wooded until the 19th century. Monasteries owned the woods. Residents of Sulzgries also had ownership.
The Sulzgrieser Kapelle was under Esslingen’s parish. It was likely built after 1321. In 1344 a chaplain was first mentioned. The church was sold for demolition in 1841. Some residents supported the Anabaptists. Efforts to start a school failed initially. A Protestant church was built in 1839. In 1969 a Catholic church was built.
The Brennhäusle Sulzgries was built in 1835. It was a distillery for the Weilergenossenschaft Sulzgries. Now it is the Brennereigemeinschaft Sulzgries e.V. This shows how traditions evolve.
Today the Brennhäusle Sulzgries stands as a reminder. It reminds us of Sulzgries’ past. It is a testament to the community’s resilience. Next time you enjoy a local spirit think of this building. Remember the history and the people. They shaped Sulzgries. They built the Brennhäusle Sulzgries.