Freiherr-vom-Stein-Gymnasium, Secondary school and heritage monument in Oberhausen, Germany
The Freiherr-vom-Stein-Gymnasium is a secondary school in Oberhausen located on Wilhelmstraße, distinguished by its classical architectural style. The building includes specialized science laboratories, a triple sports hall, and contemporary teaching facilities designed for modern education.
The school was founded in 1905 as a Realgymnasium and relocated to its present building on Wilhelmstraße in 1909. During the Ruhr occupation in the early 1920s, Belgian forces used the basement as a prison.
The school bears the name of a Prussian reformer and displays the Latin motto 'Deo, Musis, Patriae' on its facade, linking God, the arts, and the fatherland. This inscription shapes the place's identity and reflects what its founders valued.
The building is centrally located in Oberhausen and easily accessible, with dedicated facilities for practical science and physical education. Keep in mind that this is an active school, so visiting and tours typically require access outside school hours or with permission.
The building served not only as a school but also as a site of confinement during the turbulent political period after World War I. Its basement became a symbol of that strained era when the institution was drawn into local conflicts beyond its educational mission.
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