Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

Verband der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands
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Association of Factory Workers of Germany

Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026

1. Verband der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands / Association of Factory Workers of Germany Marker

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Am 1. Juli 1890 wurde der »Verband der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands« als Gewerkschaft der ungelernten Arbeiter im Ballhof zu Hannover gegründet. In Nachfolge des am 2. Mai 1933 von den Nationalsozialisten zerschlagenen »Verbandes der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands« erfolgte am 17. Dezember 1946 in Hamburg-Harburg die Gründung der Industriegewerkschaft Chemie-Papier-Keramik. Der Sitz dieser Gewerkschaft ist seit 1890 Hannover.

(English Translation)
On July 1, 1890, the “Association of Factory Workers of Germany” was founded in Hannover’s Ballhof as a trade union for unskilled workers. As successor to the “Association of Factory Workers of Germany,” which the National Socialists dismantled on May 2, 1933, the Industrial Union of Chemical, Paper and Ceramic Workers was founded in Hamburg-Harburg on December 17, 1946. Hannover has been the headquarters of this trade union since 1890.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1933.

Location. 52° 22.345′ N, 9° 43.971′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Ballhofpl. and Burgstraße, on the right when traveling east on Ballhofpl.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hannover NI 30159, 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 Holy Roman Empire

and also the former West Germany.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ballhof (here, next to this marker); Ballhofplatz / Ballhof Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Geschichte des Ballhofs / History of the Ballhof (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Johann Philipp Spitta (within shouting distance of this marker); Fachwerkhäuser der Altstadt / Half-timbered houses in the old town (within shouting distance of this marker); Hier lebte Herschel Grünspan (within shouting distance of this marker); Historisches Museum am Hohen Ufer / Historical Museum on the Hohe Ufer (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Regina Eigermann (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannover.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026

2. Verband der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands / Association of Factory Workers of Germany Marker

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Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026

3. Verband der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands / Association of Factory Workers of Germany Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Verband der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands⎯⎯⎯Association of Factory Workers of Germany

Verband der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands
⎯⎯⎯
Association of Factory Workers of Germany