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Frechen
(Stadt Frechen)
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Heinrich-Höschler-Straße, Hücheln

Christian Esser genannt 'Ohm Kress'

1875 - 1955
local character

Olaf Höhnen
2004

Frechen / Christian Esser genannt 'Ohm Kress'

Description

Statue of Christian Esser, an unconventional bachelor who had built himself a modest hut on the country lane nearby and was a valued, always well-informed conversation partner under the name 'Ohm Kress' (Uncle Kress).

Inscription(s)

CHRISTIAN ESSER
gen. "ohm kress"
hüchelner original
1875 - 1955

CHRISTIAN ESSER
called "Uncle Kress"
Hücheln town character
1875-1955

Signature

O. Höhnen 2004

Information Sign

Gefördert durch die
Kulturstiftung
der
Sparkasse Köln

Sponsored by the
Cultural Foundation
of the
Cologne Savings Bank

Sculptor

Olaf Höhnen (Mendig/Eifel 1933 - Frechen 2009), German sculptor from Frechen (Website – Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Kunstverein zu Frechen e.V., Skulpturenweg Frechen, 24 Entdeckungen (PDF online).

Locatie (N 50°55'25" - E 6°48'31") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw1198; Photograph: 15 September 2024
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