Leineweberdenkmal, Bronze fountain monument in Altstädter Kirchpark, Bielefeld, Germany.
The Leineweberdenkmal is a bronze monument featuring a 3-meter-high figure of a linen weaver positioned on a pedestal within a circular fountain structure. The composition depicts a working person engaged in their craft within a park setting.
The monument was created in 1909 by sculptor Hans Perathoner and marked the 300-year anniversary of the County of Ravensberg. After World War II, it disappeared from public view but returned to its location in 1960.
The bronze figure holds hand-woven linen in a sling, showing the textile craft that shaped the city's economy. This image connects the everyday work of weavers to Bielefeld's identity.
The monument sits in Altstädter Kirchpark near the Rathaus tram stop with convenient public transportation access. Nearby parking is available, and the area is easy to explore on foot.
Heinrich Heienbrok, a local linen weaver, served as the model for the bronze figure, making this monument personal to a real working person. His family was deeply connected to the city's textile production.
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