Bremen-Mitte in Mitte, Germany — Central Europe

Geschäfts- und Bürohaus
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Commercial- and Office Building

Obernstraße 2-12

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025

1. Geschäfts- und Bürohaus / Commercial- and Office Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1917-1922 von den Architekten Fritz Wellermann und Paul Frölich als Bankgebäude der Schröder- Bank im Stil der Weserrenaissance errichtet. Rückseitiger Bau an der Langenstraße bereits 1914 von den Architekten Heinrich W. Behrens und Friedrich Neumark für den Bremer Bankverein erbaut. 1988 Verbindung und Modernisierung der beiden Gebäude. 2001-03 Neubau eines Geschäfts- und Bürohauses unter Erhalt der historischen Fassaden durch das Bremer Architekturbüro Schomers, Schürmann und Partner.

Bank building constructed in 1917-1922 in regional renais- sance style (Weserrenaissance) by the architects Fritz Wellermann and Paul Frölich for the Schröder-Bank. The building at the back on Langenstraße was built in 1914 by the architects Heinrich W. Behrens and Friedrich Neumark for the Bremer Bankverein. In 1988 the two buildings were joined together and modernised. In 2001-03 a new busi- ness and office building was constructed keeping the his- torical facades by the firm of architects Schomers, Schürmann und Partner.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Bremen Red Key series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location.

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53° 4.583′ N, 8° 48.395′ E. Marker is in Bremen, in Mitte. It is in Bremen-Mitte. It is on Obernstraße, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Obernstraße 2-12, Bremen 28, 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: Haus Rohlandseck / Rohlandseck Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Deutsches Haus (within shouting distance of this marker); Unser Lieben Frauen / Church of Our Lady (within shouting distance of this marker); Sparkasse am Markt / Savings Bank on Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Schütting (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Petrus / Saint Peter (about 90 meters away); Haus der Bürgerschaft / Parliament Building (about 120 meters away); Paula Becker-Modersohn Haus / Paula Becker-Modersohn House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bremen.

Also see . . . Bank- und Kaufhaus Obernstraße 2–12 (Wikipedia, in German). Overview (in translation):

The bank and department store at Obernstraße 2–12 in Bremen is located in the Mitte borough, Altstadt district, at Obernstraße 2 to 12. The building, formerly the J. F. Schröder KGaA bank, now houses a branch of the Hamburg-based clothing chain Peek & Cloppenburg. Since 2000, the building has been a listed Bremen monument.

(Submitted on June 2, 2025.)

Commercial- and Office Building Marker - wide view, looking north on Obernstraße image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025

2. Commercial- and Office Building Marker - wide view, looking north on Obernstraße

Commercial- and Office Building - retained facade image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025

3. Commercial- and Office Building - retained facade

Geschäfts- und Bürohaus / Commercial- and Office Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025

4. Geschäfts- und Bürohaus / Commercial- and Office Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 2, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Geschäfts- und Bürohaus⎯⎯⎯Commercial- and Office Building

Obernstraße 2-12

Geschäfts- und Bürohaus
⎯⎯⎯
Commercial- and Office Building