Once upon a time, children’s laughter filled the Altes Schulhaus Övelgönne. The year was 1743. This house was built as a school. Imagine children learning their ABCs within these walls.
Övelgönne became part of Altona in 1890. The school then came under city control. Around 1900, the Altes Schulhaus Övelgönne was a brick building. It had timber stairs and beamed ceilings. The roof was covered with tiles. Downstairs were two classrooms and the head teacher’s apartment. Upstairs lived the second teacher.
In 1903, the Altes Schulhaus Övelgönne was expanded. By 1913, two teachers taught here. The city of Altona owned the school. A police station was next door at Schulberg 8.
Later, before 1920, the Altes Schulhaus Övelgönne changed. It became a police station. The “former school for Oevelgönner children” now housed police officers.
By 1960, the properties at Schulberg 6 and 8 were owned by “Freie Stadt” GmbH. This was a non-profit housing company, later known as SAGA. Private tenants lived in the buildings.
Today, the Altes Schulhaus Övelgönne is a protected cultural monument of Hamburg. Its number is 17057. This building has seen many changes. It has transformed from a school to a police station and then apartments.
The Altes Schulhaus Övelgönne stands as a reminder of Övelgönne’s past. Once a rural municipality, it joined Altona in 1938. Now, it is part of Othmarschen.
Take a moment to appreciate the Altes Schulhaus Övelgönne. It represents education, community, and change. It’s more than just a building. It’s a piece of Hamburg’s history.
As you stand here, remember the children who learned here. Think of the teachers who dedicated their lives to education. Imagine the police officers who kept the peace. The Altes Schulhaus Övelgönne has played many roles. It continues to stand tall on Schulberg.