Herkommer's Defeat in -m-

In the picturesque town of Füssen, a debate has been brewing over the spelling of a street known as "Herkomerstraße." Magnus Peresson, the chairman of the Historical Society of Old Füssen, insists that the current spelling is incorrect and does not match the historical spelling of the street and its associated buildings.

Peresson, a well-respected historian, has knowledge about how the incorrect spelling came about. He suggests that there may have been an error in the process of naming or labeling the street. The shortened spelling of "Herkomerstraße" was established before the naming of the Johann-Jakob-Herkomer-Realschule in 1977, according to Peresson.

The correct spelling of "Herkommer" has two -m-s, as shown by old house signs in the street. Some long-time residents of Füssen have long considered the spelling of "Herkomerstraße" as a typo, with the correct spelling having two -m-s.

The misspellings of street names on Von-Freyberg Street in Füssen are historically linked to the various changes and local adaptations of the name over time. Originally associated with Marquard von Freyberg, a Domherr (church canon) who contributed to local constructions in the 17th century, the spelling has evolved through historical documents and local usage, leading to variations and errors that persisted in street naming.

The incorrect spelling of "Herkomerstraße" on the street sign near the police station has been an ongoing issue for some residents and historians. Peresson, in his role as the chairman of the Historical Society of Old Füssen, may take action to correct the spelling of the street sign.

This issue serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving historical accuracy in the naming of streets and buildings, especially in a town with such a rich history as Füssen. The debate over the spelling of "Herkomerstraße" is a small but significant example of the ongoing efforts to maintain and celebrate the town's heritage.