Chronicle

November 1821

Overview

Historical treatises examine the devastating city fires of Bozen from 1224 to 1483, analyzing the structural and geographical causes of these catastrophes. As a preventive measure, the magistrate issued a statute in 1598 mandating fire-resistant tile roofs, which protected the city from major fires for the following centuries.

Articles

26 November 1821Der Bote für Tirol1819–18294 tags

On the Fires of the City of Bozen

The second part of the historical treatise on the fires of Bozen describes the magistrate's 1598 statute mandating tile roofs. This regulation protected Bozen from major conflagrations for over 300 years. The article emphasizes that fireproof roofs are of vital importance for the safety and prosperity of any city.

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22 November 1821Der Bote für Tirol1819–18294 tags

The Great Historic Fires of the City of Bozen

A historical account outlines the devastating fires in the city of Bozen in the years 1224, 1291, 1443, and 1483. Alongside victim counts and the extent of destruction, municipal chronicles and tax relief granted by the authorities are analyzed. The text also examines the geographical and structural causes of these catastrophic blazes.

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