Rathaus Zehlendorf, Heritage town hall in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Germany.
Rathaus Zehlendorf at Teltower Damm 18 combines reformed and neoclassical design with clean geometric shapes. The building houses various government services including civil registry and citizenship offices for local administrative needs.
Zehlendorf had belonged to Greater Berlin since its incorporation in 1920, and six years later its district administration still lacked space. Funds were released for a new building at the corner of Kirchstraße and Teltower Damm, erected between 1926 and 1929. Eduard Jobst Siedler, winner of the 1925 competition, drew the plans with Cesar Klein, and A. Stapf supervised construction until the 1929 inauguration. The building was renovated in 1953.
The building remains a gathering place for district residents who come for community meetings and official matters. It shapes how Zehlendorf residents see their neighborhood as a distinct part of the city with its own local government.
The building is easy to reach by public transit and sits at a clear landmark in central Zehlendorf. It helps to check the website or call ahead to confirm which services are available and when offices are open.
The building was designed by Eduard Jobst Siedler, who won the 1925 architecture competition; construction was supervised by A. Stapf until its inauguration in 1929. The complex along Kirchstraße also includes a Bürgeramt at Kirchstraße 1, while the mayor's offices are in a newer building at Kirchstraße 3.
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