December’s chill gripped Dortmund in 1897. The Ehren- und Grabmal für die Opfer des Grubenunglücks am 22.12.1897 Stele stands as a stark reminder of the tragedy that unfolded that year. On December 22nd, at Schacht Kaiserstuhl II, disaster struck. The Ehren- und Grabmal für die Opfer des Grubenunglücks am 22.12.1897 Stele remembers the miners who perished that day. The inscription on its back reads: “Den in treuer Pflichterfüllung am 22. Dezember 1897 auf Schacht Kaiserstuhl II verunglückten Bergleuten gewidmet von der Gewerkschaft Ver. Westphalia.” The front inscription lists some of the names: “Rudolf Kruse, gnt. Bentmann, August Mester, Gottfried S”. This stone stele, more than just a memorial, is a testament to the bravery of those lost in the darkness of the mine. The Ehren- und Grabmal für die Opfer des Grubenunglücks am 22.12.1897 Stele serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by miners and the profound impact such tragedies have on the community. It is a place for reflection and remembrance.
Der Schäkel u. Gedenkstein Sculpture
So, as you stand before Der Schäkel u. Gedenkstein, remember its significance. Remember the dedication and collaboration that brought it