Bremen-West in Findorff, Germany — Central Europe

Schlachthof

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025

1. Schlachthof Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1977-80 wurde der Großteil des 1879-82 errichteten Städtischen Vieh- und Schlachthofes trotz Bürgerprotest abgerissen. An dieser Stelle blieben nur Wasserturm, Schmiede und Kesselhalle erhalten. Durch intensives Engagement mehrerer Bürger- und Kulturinitiativen konnten diese Gebäudeteile 1980-81 nach Plänen der Bremer Architekten Volkhard Meyer-Burg und Karl Tütelmann in ein Kulturzentrum umgebaut werden.

1998 Anbau des gläsernen Foyers durch die Bremer Architekten Thorsten Markwart und Torsten Amende.

In 1977-80 in spite of protests from citizens, the main part of the Städtischer Vieh- und Schlachthof (municipal corral and slaughterhouse) built in 1879-82 was demolished. At this site only the water tower, the blacksmith's shop and the boiler hall remained. Due to intense dedication of several culture and action groups these buildings were conversed into a cultural centre according to plans of the Bremen architects Volkhard Meyer-Burg and Karl Tütelmann in 1980-81.

In 1998 attachment of the glassy foyer by the Bremen architects Thorsten Markwart und Torsten Amende.

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This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Bremen Red Key series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.

Location. 53° 5.299′ N, 8° 48.602′ E. Marker is in Bremen, in Findorff. It is in Bremen-West. It can be reached from Findorffstraße, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Findorffstraße 51, 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: Familie-Schwarz-Platz (a few steps from this marker); Bremen Roma and Sinti Deportation Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Kurt von Goessel (within shouting distance of this marker); Stadtwerke / Municipal Utilities (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fruchthof (approx. 0.6 kilometers 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.

Schlachthof Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025

2. Schlachthof Marker - wide view

Schlachthof and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025

3. Schlachthof and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.