Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv
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Lower Saxony State Archive
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026
1. Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv / Lower Saxony State Archive Marker
Erbaut ab 1712/13 unter Leitung des Hofbaumeisters Johann Caspar Borchmann als kurfürstliche Bibliothek und Archiv der 1705 vereinigten welfischen Fürstentümer Calenberg und Lüneburg. 1889/93 aufgestockt und um einen Südflügel erweitert. Durch Brandbomben 1943 und das Leinehochwasser 1946 schwer beschädigt. Nach Errichtung des Außenmagazins in Pattensen 1972 und Auszug der Landesbibliothek 1976 mehrfach umgebaut und renoviert. Heute der älteste als solcher noch genutzte Archivzweckbau in Deutschland.
Das Archivgebäude 1889/90, Architekturmuseum TU Berlin
The Lower Saxony state archive was built from 1712/13 under the direction of the court master builder Johann Caspar Borchmann as the electoral library and archives of the Welf principalities of Calenberg and Lüneburg. A floor and a south wing were added in 1889/93. Damaged by bombs in 1943 and the flooding of the river Leine in 1946. Renovated and refurbished several times after the construction of the storage facility in Pattensen in 1972 and the relocation of the State Library in 1976. Today, it is the oldest archive building still in use as such in Germany.
The archive building in 1889/90, Architecture Museum, TU Berlin.
Erected by Landeshauptstadt Hannover. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1705.
Location. 52° 22.167′ N, 9° 43.853′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection
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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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ev.-reformierte Kirche / Evangelical Reformed Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Neues Tor / New Gate (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Inneres Leintor / Inner Leine Gate (about 180 meters away); Inneres Leintor / Inner Lein Gate (about 180 meters away); Johann Anton Leisewitz (about 210 meters away); Richard Lange (about 210 meters away); Hahn’sche Buchhandlung / Hahn Bookshop (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Skulpturen des Hauses der Väter / Sculptures from the 'House of the Fathers' (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannover.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026
2. Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv / Lower Saxony State Archive Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026
3. Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv / Lower Saxony State Archive Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026
4. Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv / Lower Saxony State Archive Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
