Old street signs

Silent contemporary witnesses for your own four walls

The silent contemporary witnesses date back to the 1960s. They have been replaced by new ones since 2008.(Bild: F. Hensen/S. Reinalter)

The people of Innsbruck can buy street signs from the 1960s. The proceeds go to a good cause. There are currently 76 plaques still available.1/30

If they could talk, they would probably have many bizarre and sad stories to tell. We are talking about the old street signs in Innsbruck, which date back to the 1960s. From 2008 onwards, they were gradually replaced with new, modern signs.

However, as the old signs have a certain nostalgic value, Innsbruck's politicians decided to sell the historic nameplates for 50 euros each. However, the money will not go into the city's coffers, but "all the proceeds will go to charitable causes," assures Mariella Lutz, the city councillor responsible for the department.

The old boards can currently be purchased from the city for 50 euros.(Bild: F. Hensen/S. Reinalter)

Sale has been running since 2013, there are still 76 boards
"With the street plaque campaign, Innsbruck residents can bring a piece of home into their own four walls. Anyone who has a special interest or a personal connection to a street is welcome to purchase the plaque in question for themselves or as a gift for someone else," says the politician. The street name plates can be purchased from the city's Department of Road Operations.

Incidentally, the signs were initially auctioned off. They have been available to buy since 2013. "There are currently around 76 plaques for sale from all over Innsbruck," concludes Lutz.