Bremen-West in Findorff, Germany — Central Europe
Stadtwerke
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Municipal Utilities
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025
1. Stadtwerke / Municipal Utilities Marker
Der erste Bau wurde 1893 in Betrieb genommen und bereits 1913 wieder abgerissen. Ihm folgte als Backsteinbau das Kernstück des noch heute erhaltenen ehemaligen Stadtwerke-Hauses.
Bauliche Erweiterungen folgten in den Jahren 1953/54 und 1967.
Seit 1999 sind die einstigen Stadtwerke privatisiert. Das Gebäude wird heute von den Gesellschaften der swb- Gruppe, einem privaten Energieversorger, genutzt.
In the 19th century, the Bürgerweide was the site of facilities considered odorous, noisy, or even fire-hazardous. These included the gasworks (located at the current north exit of the train station) and the slaughterhouse, as well as the power plant.
The first building was commissioned in 1893 and demolished in 1913. It was followed by the brick building that
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Extensions followed in 1953/54 and 1967.
The former municipal utility company has been privatized since 1999. The building is now occupied by companies of the swb Group, a private energy supplier. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 53° 5.272′ N, 8° 48.503′ E. Marker is in Bremen, in Findorff. It is in Bremen-West. It is on Findorffstraße, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Findorffstraße 27, Bremen 28215, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bremen Roma and Sinti Deportation Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kurt von Goessel (about 90 meters away); Familie-Schwarz-Platz (about 120 meters away); Schlachthof (about 120 meters away); Fruchthof (approx. half a kilometer away); Übersee-Museum / Overseas Museum (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Bremen-Minsk Jewish Deportation Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Hauptbahnhof / Main Railway Station (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bremen.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025
2. Stadtwerke / Municipal Utilities Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025
3. Stadtwerke / Municipal Utilities Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
