Stadtarchiv Bergisch Gladbach, Municipal archive in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
The Stadtarchiv Bergisch Gladbach is an archive holding large collections of documents, photographs, and official records housed in the Gustav-Lübbe-Haus building on Scheidtbachstraße. The collection includes materials from the city's history along with records from residents and local businesses.
The archive preserves materials dating back to medieval times, including administrative documents and historical newspapers from the region. These collections show how Bergisch Gladbach evolved from a small settlement into a city.
The archive hosts exhibitions and lectures showing how the city developed over time. Visitors can explore Bergisch Gladbach's past through original documents and photographs on display.
The reading rooms are open Monday through Friday, with extended hours on Thursdays. Visitors should register in advance to access the collections.
The collection includes aerial photographs from the 1950s and 1960s showing Bergisch Gladbach and Bensberg. These historical images are available for purchase as prints.
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