Landhaus Mahr, Cultural heritage monument in Bergstedt, Hamburg, Germany
Landhaus Mahr is a residential building in Hamburg's Bergstedt district built with red brick masonry and a thatched half-hip roof with dormers and prominent gables on both sides. Wooden sash windows and a full basement level complete the structure of this early 20th-century home.
The building was constructed in 1911 as a summer residence and later served a women's association during the Nazi period. It subsequently became part of the Johannes Petersen Home and changed functions multiple times throughout its history.
The house reflects the lifestyle of the upper-middle class in early 20th-century Hamburg, with its generous layout centered around a prominent hall and multiple formal living rooms. This spatial arrangement shows how affluent families of that era valued distinct rooms for different social functions and entertaining guests.
The building is located in Hamburg's northern Bergstedt district at Hohenbergstedt 21 and can be viewed from the outside. The well-maintained red brick structure is visible from the street, and the surrounding grounds give a good sense of the property's scale and setting.
When built in 1911, this summer house cost 80,000 marks, a substantial sum that reflected the wealth of its original owners. The property originally included about two hectares of parkland, portions of which still shape the surroundings today.
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