Mayor's House - Open Monument Day® - 2025

About the monument – Mayor's House in Essen-Werden

The neoclassical building was erected in 1833 by the company Vogelsang & Co. and is considered one of the architectural treasures of the early 19th century. From 1895, it served as the residence of the Feulgen family, cloth manufacturers who had already relocated their production from the city center to the Neukirchen district in 1868. From 1920, Josef Breuer, the city's last mayor, lived in the house. Since 1986, it has been officially recognized as a historical monument – a significant example of the residential and representational culture of the industrial bourgeoisie. Since 1985, the house has been used as a vibrant cultural center, offering over 100 diverse events annually.


Program at the Mayor's House

On Heritage Day, visitors can expect a diverse cultural program. Artworks will be for sale, live music will create a special atmosphere, and short guided tours of the monument at 2 pm and 5 pm will offer fascinating insights into the history of the house and its inhabitants.

The Open Monument Day® is coordinated nationwide by: German Foundation for Monument Protection, Schlegelstraße 1 in 53113 Bonn

Photo top right: Cesar von Meissen | Poster top left: Open Monument Day® | German Foundation for Monument Protection