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Alte Verladeanlage der Zeche Lothringen
The old loading facility of the Lothringen colliery is a striking example of industrial engineering from the early 20th century. This structure was crucial for transferring coal from the mine shafts to railway wagons, forming the heart of t
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2h
Kriegsopferehrenmal 1914-18, 1939-45
Standing solemnly in Harpen, this stone war memorial by artist Franz-Josef Kniola commemorates the fallen of both World Wars. Its compact, pillar-like form bears the poignant inscription 'Die Toten mahnen zum Frieden' (The dead remind us of
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2h
Memorial Stone for the Old Colony Zollern II
This memorial stone in Kirchlinde honors the historic 'Alte Kolonie Zollern II,' a workers' settlement that housed miners and their families during the Ruhr's coal boom. The stone stands as a tribute to the community spirit and hard labor t
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2h
Memorial for the Mushroom-Poisoned Children of 1918
This unique and heartbreaking memorial commemorates a tragic event in 1918 where children died from mushroom poisoning. It stands as a somber reminder of the dangers of foraging and the fragility of life in the early 20th century. The site
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2h
Old Colony Zollern II Memorial Stone
The memorial stone for the Old Colony Zollern II stands as a testament to the residential history of the mining community. This site preserves the memory of the workers' lives and the social structure that developed around the mine. It offe
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2h
Tomb for the Children Poisoned by Mushrooms in 1918
This haunting memorial commemorates a tragic event in 1918 when several children in Castrop-Rauxel lost their lives after consuming poisonous mushrooms. The simple yet poignant gravestone bears their names and the year, serving as a somber
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2h
Tomb for the Mushroom-Poisoned Children of 1918
This heartbreaking memorial marks the final resting place of children who tragically died from mushroom poisoning in 1918. It stands as a somber reminder of the dangers of foraging and the vulnerabilities of life during that era. The grave
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2h
War Dead Memorial 1914-18, 1939-45
This solemn monument commemorates the soldiers and civilians who fell during World War I and World War II. Located in Kirchlinde, it serves as a focal point for annual remembrance ceremonies and personal reflection. The stonework and inscri
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2h
War Victims' Memorial 1914-18, 1939-45
This dual-purpose memorial honors the victims of both World War I and World War II. It serves as a collective site of mourning and reflection for the residents of Lütgendortmund. The inscription clearly marks the years of conflict, anchorin
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2h
Kolonie Landwehr
Kolonie Landwehr serves as a vivid snapshot of the Ruhr area's industrial past, where rows of neatly arranged red-brick worker houses reflect the community life during the mining boom of the early 20th century. Walking through its quiet str
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1h
Expellees Memorial
Standing quietly in Langendreer, this memorial bears the heavy memory of the millions of Germans displaced after World War II. It is more than just a stone structure; it is frozen history that reminds every visitor of the complex era of los
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1h
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