The Castle Kalkum stands majestically in the north of Dusseldorf. A place of ancient charm and history, it whispers tales from a time long past. The castle itself has a long history. Today, it houses the state archive of North Rhine-Westphalia. The original castle was built in the middle ages. It had another castle before that. Then it was the seat of the Hatzfelds. The Kalkum family lived there and their name is still in the name of the area today. The Kalkum Castle was once a home of powerful families, but now it holds the stories of the region. Walking around the castle, you can almost feel the weight of history. It is a place where stories are preserved and memories are kept alive. The castle is a beautiful example of a preserved historical site, and it is worth a visit. You can see how people lived in Kalkum in the past.
Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts Plaque
“Seinem verehrten Mitbegründer dem tatkräftigen Mitbegründer Herr Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts gest. 16. Oktober 1905 in Dankbarkeit gewidmet.” This is