Dortmunder Union - Hauptverwaltungsgebäude

The Union building features three interior courtyards and presents itself as a monumental block with ten neo-Renaissance columns along its front facade.

Built between 1916 and 1921, the building served as headquarters for Union AG, a mining and steel company, financed by armament industry profits during World War I.

The building interior displays industrial motifs, including machine guns, cornucopia, and laurel wreaths, reflecting the industrial heritage of the Ruhr region.

The structure incorporated advanced features for its time, including an internal telephone network, centrally controlled electric clocks, and a vacuum cleaning system.

The facade bears an inscription above its columns that translates to 'Work and deed praise the man,' symbolizing the industrial work ethic.

Location: Dortmund

GPS coordinates: 51.51220,7.43355

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:09