Gasthaus Hauptstraße 33, Building in Syke

Gasthaus Hauptstraße 33 is a two-storey brick building with a hipped roof, built in 1895/96 to plans by master carpenter Karsten Nienstädt in the Neo-Renaissance style. Its facade has a four-axis central risalit, a pronounced cornice and varied aedicula windows. A large hall occupied the upper floor.

The land was owned by the Bomhoff family since the 1760s, operating an inn until a large fire destroyed the building in 1808. After rebuilding around 1810, Heinrich Wessel acquired the property through marriage in 1886 and constructed the current building in 1896.

The building was a gathering place for traveling workers and craftsmen who stayed there during their journeys for work. The inn's role in local life was central, as clubs, groups, and community members gathered there for meetings and celebrations.

The building stands at Hauptstraße 33 in Syke, on the street itself rather than on a market square. It has been closed as an inn since April 2020, after the death of its last owner, Andrea Delicat, so there is no interior visit; the brick facade, the four-axis central risalit and the cornice are seen from the pavement. The town acquired the site in 2021 and sought a new use or owner in 2022.

The building served a dual purpose from 1908 to 1919 as both an inn and the seat of town administration, where municipal matters were discussed. This period shows how central the establishment was to the town's administration and public life.