How about we wander through a place that was once outside the city’s embrace? Today we explore Gärten bei Wöhrd. This area in eastern Nuremberg holds stories within its streets. It’s more than just a location. It is a testament to Nuremberg’s growth.
Gärten bei Wöhrd was once a collection of garden properties. These properties lay north, west, and east of Wöhrd. Imagine the late 1700s. Gärten bei Wöhrd was a small community. “Auf der Mistgruben” was nearby with even fewer properties. Nuremberg held high jurisdiction. Brandenburg-Bayreuth’s Oberamt Baiersdorf challenged this. The Landsteueramt of Nuremberg was the sole landowner.
From 1797 to 1810, Gärten bei Wöhrd fell under the administration of the Wöhrd-Gostenhof Justice and Chamber Office. In 1810, it became part of Bavaria. The tax district of Gärten bei Wöhrd formed in 1813. The rural community of Gärten bei Wöhrd arose the same year. It matched the tax district. The Nuremberg Regional Court handled its administration and jurisdiction. The Erlangen Revenue Office managed its finances. One property fell under Fischbach Patrimonial Court from 1825 to 1836. Two properties were subject to Lohe and Behringersdorf Patrimonial Court from 1821 to 1834. Gärten bei Wöhrd was incorporated into Nuremberg on October 1, 1825.
Building development began in the latter half of the 19th century. It started from today’s Georg-Strobel-Strasse. It stretched north to Sulzbacher Strasse. It extended east to Oberveilhof. By the early 20th century, Gärten bei Wöhrd had merged with Rennweg.
Consider the streets encompassing Gärten bei Wöhrd today. Adamstrasse. Äußere Cramer-Klett-Strasse. Äußere Sulzbacher Strasse. These roads define its borders. Stresemannplatz also lies within its boundaries.
The district’s layout is interesting. Parts of Maxfeld and Wöhrd border it to the north. Veilhof touches its southeastern edges. These neighboring areas shape Gärten bei Wöhrd.
Gärten bei Wöhrd’s religious affiliations are diverse. Lutheran residents belong to the Reformation-Gedächtnis-Kirche or St. Bartholomäus. Roman Catholics attend St. Josef. These churches serve the spiritual needs of the community.
As we stand here, remember the evolution of Gärten bei Wöhrd. From humble gardens to an integral part of Nuremberg. It is a story etched in the streets and buildings around us. It is a reminder that cities are always changing. They grow and adapt over time.