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Hamburg und Vollmond Schacht Adolph
A tribute to Witten's coal mining heritage
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The Hamburg and Vollmond Shaft Adolph commemorates the Vereinigte Hamburg & Franziska mine, Witten's most significant coal mining company. Established in 1895 through the merger of the Franziska and Hamburg mines, this monument symbolizes the area's industrial history.
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The Vereinigte Hamburg & Franziska mine was the largest coal mining company in Witten.
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You're standing before a monument that brings Witten's industrial past to life. The Hamburg and Vollmond Shaft Adolph commemorates the Vereinigte Hamburg & Franziska mine, formed in 1895 from the merger of the Franziska and Hamburg mines. This was the largest and most significant coal mining company in the city. If you look north, you might glimpse the public buildings of Witten Annen-Nord, about 199 meters away. The region was once dominated by coal mining, and this monument serves as a silent reminder of that era. It's a testament to the hard work and industrial growth that defined this area.
