“Did anyone notice the Konzentrationslager Graffiti from the train?” The Konzentrationslager Graffiti, a poignant reminder of a dark chapter in history, once graced a wall visible from passing trains and the former freight yard. This powerful artwork served as a stark reminder of the deportation of countless individuals from Düsseldorf’s freight station to the horrors of concentration and extermination camps. Created in 2010 by an anonymous artist, the graffiti aimed to keep the memory of these victims alive. Its location, strategically chosen for maximum impact, ensured that travelers couldn’t ignore the weight of history as they journeyed through Düsseldorf. Sadly, time and perhaps deliberate acts of obscuration have taken their toll on the Konzentrationslager Graffiti. It has been painted over, its message hidden from view. Yet, the very fact that it existed, even for a time, speaks volumes. It served as a testament to the power of art to confront uncomfortable truths and to remind us of the fragility of human life in the face of hatred and intolerance.
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