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Rathaus Wilhelmshaven
The Brick Fortress by the Sea
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Standing proudly in the city, Wilhelmshaven Town Hall is an impressive example of Brick Expressionism, designed by Fritz Höger in 1928–29. Its interlocking block design gives it the striking nickname 'Fortress by the Sea'.
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Originally, the town hall served the city of Rüstringen before it merged into Wilhelmshaven in 1937.
Quick Facts
- Architect
- Johann Friedrich Höger
- Architectural Style
- Brick Expressionism
- Height
- 48.2 m
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
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Location
Nearby
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