Memorial · Vienna

Albert Paris Gütersloh und Heimito von Doderer

Photograph at the Albert Paris Gütersloh und Heimito von Doderer Memorial
Photograph via Wikipedia (Heimito von Doderer, CC BY-SA).

This memorial plaque in Vienna commemorates two significant Austrian figures: Albert Paris Gütersloh, a painter and writer, and Heimito von Doderer, also a writer. It marks a building where both individuals resided at different times, acknowledging their connection to the place. Gütersloh, born in 1887, was known for his artistic and literary contributions. Doderer, born in 1895, gained recognition for his literary works. The plaque serves to honour their legacies and their association with this particular Viennese address, inviting reflection on their lives and contributions to Austrian culture.

The memorial is situated in Vienna, a city with a rich history of artistic and literary movements. Throughout centuries, Vienna has been a crucible for significant cultural and intellectual developments, often serving as home to prominent artists, writers, and thinkers who have left an enduring mark on European heritage. Plaques such as this one are a common feature in the city, reflecting a tradition of honouring notable residents and their contributions by marking the places where they lived and worked. This practice helps to preserve the memory of individuals who shaped the city's cultural landscape.

This commemorative plaque is affixed to a building in Vienna, indicating its historical connection to Albert Paris Gütersloh and Heimito von Doderer. Visitors can approach the memorial directly from the street to read the inscription. As a wall-mounted plaque, it is publicly accessible, inviting quiet contemplation. No specific visiting hours apply, as it is an outdoor fixture. It is advisable to maintain respect for the residential or commercial nature of the building it adorns.

Inscription

“in diesem Hause wohnten Albert Paris Gütersloh Maler und Schriftsteller *5.2.1887 †16.5.1973 Heimito von Doderer Schriftsteller *5.9.1896 †23.12.1966”
Transcribed from the Memorial at Vienna.

Background

Heimito von Doderer, an Austrian author, is remembered for his literary contributions. Born in 1895, his life spanned a significant period, concluding in 1966. Von Doderer's work offers perspectives from his time, contributing to the literary landscape of Austria. His writing remains a point of reference for understanding a particular era through an artistic lens. The name Heimito von Doderer is associated with celebrated Austrian literature.

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Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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