Jakobuskirche, Protestant church in central Dessau, Germany
The Jakobuskirche featured Romanesque Revival design elements with rounded arch windows and space to accommodate 900 people in its congregation hall.
The church, designed by architect Gustav Teichmüller, opened its doors in 1908 but faced demolition in 1977 under the Socialist Unity Party directives.
The church served as a central location for religious ceremonies, including baptisms, weddings, and funeral services for the Protestant community in Dessau.
Following the 1977 demolition, religious artifacts including the altar, baptismal font, and stained glass windows moved to the new Jakobus-Gemeindehaus built in 1980.
A smoke-blackened crucifix from the 1945 bombing hangs above the altar in the current community house as a reminder of the original structure.
Location: Dessau-Roßlau
Inception: 1906
Architects: Gustav Teichmüller
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.82058,12.24426
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56
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