Bremen-Mitte in Mitte, Germany — Central Europe

Forum am Wall

Ehemals Polizeihaus
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Former Police Headquarters

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025

1. Forum am Wall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1906-08 von dem Berliner Architekten Carl Börnstein als Polizeihaus erbaut. Historisierende Fassadengestaltung und überdimensionierter Baukörper zeugen von dem damaligen Wunsch nach repräsentativen Formen für öffentliche Gebäude. Eingangsseite zum Wall markiert mit zwei Türmen den östlichen Zugang zur Bremer Altstadt. 2002-04 Nutzungswechsel und grundlegender Umbau des Gebäudekomplexes durch den Bremer Architekten Thomas Klumpp.

Built in 1906-08 by the Berlin architect Carl Börnstein. The historicising design of the facade and excessively large building are typical of the desire at that time for representative public buildings. Two towers on the entrance side to the Wall mark the eastern entry to the Bremen old city. In 2002-04 the building was given a new use and completely restructured by the Bremen architect Thomas Klumpp.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Bremen Red Key series list.

Location. 53° 4.419′ N, 8° 48.724′

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E. Marker is in Bremen, in Mitte. It is in Bremen-Mitte. It is at the intersection of Ostertorstrasse and Buchtstrasse, on the left when traveling east on Ostertorstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bremen 28195, 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: Marterburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Bremen Synagoge / Bremen Synagogue (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gerichtsgebäude / Judicial Building (about 150 meters away); Birgittenkloster / St. Birgitta Convent (about 180 meters away); Ehemalige Freischule / Former Free School (about 180 meters away); Wappenstein / Coat of Arms Stone (about 180 meters away); Bremen Kristalnacht Victims Memorial (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Bremen Synagoge / Bremen Synagogue (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bremen.

Also see . . . Wall-Forum (Wikipedia, in German). Wartime damage excerpt (in translation):

During World War II, the police station was also hit by bombs. The left gable of the tower next to the main entrance was lost. To achieve a symmetrical façade, the right gable was also demolished, regardless of the loss of historic building fabric. Both towers were given steep hipped roofs as spires. Many individual details in the style of the North German Renaissance and early Baroque were partially removed after the war, both inside and out.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025

2. Forum am Wall Marker - wide view
The marker is visible on the left corner of the building.
In June 1945, while the building was being used by the US occupying forces, an explosion occurred during the loading of rocket-propelled grenades and hand grenades. Four US soldiers and 41 Germans were killed, and 32 were seriously injured. Parts of the central wing were destroyed, including the Crime Museum and the forensic science rooms.

(Submitted on May 28, 2025.)

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 101 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Forum am Wall

Ehemals Polizeihaus⎯⎯⎯Former Police Headquarters

Ehemals Polizeihaus
⎯⎯⎯
Former Police Headquarters