Bremen-Mitte in Mitte, Germany — Central Europe

Landherrnamt
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Landherrn Administrative Building

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025

1. Landherrnamt / Landherrn Administrative Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1856-57 nach Plänen des Bremer Baudirektors Alexander Schröder für die Behörde der Landherrn erbaut. Im Rundbogenstil klassizistisch gehaltener Baukörper mit prägnantem Portalrisalit. Die 1817 erstmals berufenen Landherrn übernahmen von den Goh- und Deichgrafen die Verwaltung des bremischen Landgebietes.

Built in 1856-57 according to the plans of the Bremen construction director Alexander Schröder for the administration offices of the Landherrn. The classical building is marked by rounded arch style and a striking portal. The Landherrn who were summoned for the first time in 1817 took over the administration of the area of Bremen from the Goh- and Deichgrafen.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Bremen Red Key series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 53° 4.433′ N, 8° 48.54′ E. Marker is in Bremen, in Mitte. It is in Bremen-Mitte. It is at the intersection of Dechanatstraße and Am Landherrnamt, on the right when traveling east on Dechanatstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dechanatstraße 11, 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

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: Bremen Kristalnacht Victims Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Birgittenkloster / Bridgettine Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Propsteikirche St. Johann / St. John Provost Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Bremen Synagoge / Bremen Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Fries / This Frieze (within shouting distance of this marker); Birgittenkloster / St. Birgitta Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Hauptpostamt / Former Main Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Propsteikirche St. Johann / St. Johann Provost Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bremen.

Also see . . . Landherrnamt (Wikipedia). History:

The building was designed by Bremen's planning director, Alexander Schröder (1806–1877), who planned several buildings in the city including the St-Jürgen Clinique. His style embraced Neoclassisism and Romanesque Revival architecture. The building initially housed the offices of the Landherrn who administered the State of Bremen from 1850. Until the end of the Second World War it accommodated the police and administrative services as well as the dike authorities. After the war, with its 1,000 m2 (11,000 sq ft) of floor space, it was used as a welfare centre for the severely disabled as well as the headquarters of the Bremen Dike Authority. In 1964,
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025

2. Landherrnamt / Landherrn Administrative Building Marker - wide view
the Catholic Church took the building over as a nunnery but later used it to accommodate classes from the St. Johannis School. In 2011, major repairs were carried out to improve conditions for the schoolchildren. The 150-year-old facade was also renovated, the former pink finish being removed to reveal the natural colour of the sandstone.

(Submitted on June 2, 2025.)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025

3. Landherrnamt / Landherrn Administrative Building Marker

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 108 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Landherrnamt⎯⎯⎯Landherrn Administrative Building

Landherrnamt
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Landherrn Administrative Building