Auf den kurzen Brettern

Until the 17th century, this street only extended from Holzmarkt to An der Schneidemühle. From the 16th to the 17th century, both streets together were called Burggasse or Burgstraße. The newer part of the street, between An der Schneidemühle and the Fischmarkt, was initially called Neue Gasse or Burgstraße in 1648. The name Neue Gasse did not catch on, and Burgstraße was later transferred to what was then called Schlossstraße. Thus, the older part of Altstädtischer Graben was called Altstädtische Burgstraße, and the newer part was called Rechtstädtische Burgstraße. This newer part retained its name even when, at the end of the 18th century, the older part became known as Altstädtischer Graben. It was not until after 1817 that this designation was extended to the section between Fischmarkt and An der Schneidemühle. The section between Holzmarkt and Große Mühlengasse was colloquially known as Grüzmühlenmakergasse in the mid-19th century. The area around house number 299 (110) was also colloquially called Auf den kurzen Brettern in 1831.