50,000 euros for the Michael Weiß House: Kulmbach receives monument push!

50,000 euros for the Michael Weiß House: Kulmbach receives monument push!

Good news for the monument protection community in Kulmbach: The German Foundation for Monument Protection ( DSD ) has decided to provide 50,000 euros for the cleaning work on the Michael Weiß House. This comes about through generous donations and the GlücksSpirale lottery. The funding agreement will be delivered on July 1, 2025 by Uwe Franke, the DSD's local curator in Upper Franconia. Jörg Urban from Lotto Bayern and the monument owner Kay Teubner will also be present when this important step is taken for the individual monument that defines the townscape.

The Michael Weiß House, which serves as the place of life and work of the painter Michl Weiß, can be found in the southwestern part of Kulmbach's old town. With its three-story decorative half-timbered gable, it stands out from its surroundings and attracts attention. The building has an eventful history: the core probably dates from the late Middle Ages and was built in its current form at the end of the 16th or beginning of the 17th century. The various renovation phases, particularly in the 18th century, have contributed to the preservation of its attractive stucco ceilings and historic interior furnishings.

A look into history

Particularly noteworthy are the attractive half-timbered interior walls and the painted beam ceilings, which can be found in several rooms. As a result of later renovations, some of the walls were plastered, but the magnificent ceiling stucco, which dates back to the 18th century, remains a highlight of the property. This valuable historical heritage is just one of over 640 funded objects in Bavaria, which underlines the importance and importance of such monuments.

Restoration and monument protection, however, require a high level of expertise. Loud Gugenbergers This includes the documentation of the building structure, the creation of restoration concepts and the professional processing of historical building materials. Steffen Gugenberger, a certified “handicraft restorer,” emphasizes that work on listed buildings should begin with a careful inventory.

Recognition for craftsmanship and monument preservation

The recent awarding of the Federal Prize for Crafts in Monument Preservation 2024 also sent an example of the importance of cooperation between owners, craftsmen and architects in monument preservation Craft sheet reported. In Rhineland-Palatinate, a total of five monument owners and 28 craftsmen were honored for their outstanding efforts. The prize is endowed with 30,000 euros per federal state and recognizes the valuable cooperation in monument preservation.

The upcoming cleaning work on the Michael Weiß House is not only a necessity, but also a step towards preserving Kulmbach's cultural identity. It is hoped that many interested parties will attend the contract signing on July 1 and recognize the importance of these efforts for the region.