Zeppelinstraße 41, Architectural heritage monument in Au district, Munich, Germany
Zeppelinstraße 41 is a residential building in Munich's Au district featuring a symmetrical facade with ornate window frames across multiple floors. The traditional Bavarian architectural style of the 19th century remains visible in the details of the street-facing elevation today.
The building was constructed in 1851 during a period when the Au district transformed from rural outskirts into a residential neighborhood. This phase of urban growth shaped the character of the district permanently.
A plaque on the street side of the house commemorates Karl Valentin, born here on 4 June 1882 as Valentin Ludwig Fey. It was unveiled in 1954 by his long-time stage partner Liesl Karlstadt, funded by the Friends of the National Theatre with the Süddeutsche Zeitung, marking 100 years since the Au was incorporated into Munich.
The building can be viewed from the street and is located in a residential neighborhood accessible on foot or by public transportation. The facade is fully visible from the street and can be observed at any time of day.
In 1932 the Weinberger coachbuilding firm in the rear workshops was commissioned to build the body for the first Bugatti Type 41, the Royale; Bugatti sent the rolling chassis from Molsheim. Weinberger bodied ten Bugattis in all before closing the workshop in 1953. The rear of the property now holds five terraced townhouses.
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