Deichmannhaus, Office building in Altstadt-Nord, Germany.
Description
The Deichmannhaus is an office building in Altstadt-Nord near Cologne Cathedral, distinguished by its light limestone facade and prominent columns. The structure follows early 20th-century commercial building principles and sits among the city's historic lanes.
History
The building was completed in 1914 by architect Heinrich Müller-Erkelenz and replaced the former Palais Deichmann. The earlier palace had served as Cologne's first museum and shaped the site's role as a place of learning.
Culture
The building is named after a wealthy family that shaped Cologne's business life. Visitors can see the grand design today, which shows how important such merchant families were to the city.
Practical
The building sits opposite Cologne Central Station and is easy to reach on foot. The restaurant on the ground floor makes this corner a gathering place for people.
Did you know?
The site once held the Kölner Hof, a medieval place where archbishops stayed and important legal proceedings took place. This largely forgotten history connects several layers of city power at one and the same location.
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