Amtshaus Aplerbeck

The Amtshaus Aplerbeck is an administrative building in Dortmund featuring a symmetrical facade with evenly spaced window rows across multiple stories. The structure follows principles of German administrative architecture from the early 20th century.

The building was constructed in 1906 following designs by architect Wilhelm Stricker and served as the administrative center for Aplerbeck during its period as an independent municipality. When Aplerbeck merged with Dortmund in 1929, the building retained its administrative role in the enlarged city.

The building reflects how Aplerbeck saw itself as an independent community with its own governance structure before becoming part of Dortmund. Visitors can sense the importance placed on local administration through the building's solid and orderly design.

The building sits near public transportation stops and is easy to reach. As an active administrative center, visitors can view it during business hours, though it remains primarily a working office building.

The Amtshaus marks a pivotal moment when an industrial mining town transitioned to becoming part of a modern city. The building stands as a reminder of how small and self-contained Aplerbeck once was before it was absorbed into the larger urban center.