Bremen Cotton Exchange
Bremen Cotton Exchange, Commercial heritage building in Mitte, Germany.
Description
The Bremen Cotton Exchange building combines structural functionality with Neo-Renaissance architecture, displaying sandstone facades and elaborately decorated interior spaces at the corner of Wachtstraße. The complex comprises multiple wings with office and trading floors that have shaped commercial activity since its construction.
History
The building was established in 1872 and became the center of Bremen's cotton trade. Its creation marked the peak of the city's harbor development as a major transshipment point for North American raw materials in the 19th century.
Culture
The building contains glass mosaics by Puhl & Wagner and decorative stairway railings by Hermann Prell, showcasing early 20th-century German craftsmanship. These artistic details reflect the care Bremen invested in its most important trading centers.
Practical
The building is located in Bremen's old town and is easily accessible on foot, with its detailed facade impressive from the outside. Visitors should note that access to some interior spaces may be limited, as the building is still actively used for trading purposes.
Did you know?
The building long set standards for international cotton trading norms that were used by hundreds of members in contract negotiations. These rule sets served not only locally but influenced trading relationships across continents.
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