Ever wonder where Brandenburg an der Havel keeps its secrets? The Stadtarchiv Brandenburg an der Havel holds them. This archive is more than just a repository. It is a living testament to the city’s long and complex history.
The Stadtarchiv Brandenburg an der Havel is responsible for the written record. This includes the city administration. It also includes municipal companies and their predecessors. Documents from the city council are here too. Since 2005, the Stadtarchiv Brandenburg an der Havel has been located in the former Brennabor factory.
Imagine shelves filled with documents dating back to 1170. That is where the story of the city begins. The Stadtarchiv Brandenburg an der Havel contains deeds and copies. It also contains records from district court days in eight Kämmerdörfern. You will find the complete series of city council minutes here from 1809. The records of incorporated villages also reside here.
But that is not all that the Stadtarchiv Brandenburg an der Havel safeguards. Guild records offer a glimpse into the lives of craftsmen. Business records tell the story of local enterprises. Extensive collections include photographs and postcards. Maps, plans, posters, newspapers and glass plates add to the rich collection of the Stadtarchiv Brandenburg an der Havel.
The Stadtarchiv Brandenburg an der Havel also holds records from incorporated villages. These records include the municipalities of Kirchmöser and Plaue. You can also find records of the villages Göttin, Klein Kreuz and Schmerzke. Economic records reveal trade secrets. Documents from educational institutions offer insights into the past. The Stadtarchiv Brandenburg an der Havel also includes records from social organizations and clubs. Health records and registration documents paint a picture of everyday life. The Wernitz negative archive offers a unique visual record. The Stadtarchiv Brandenburg an der Havel also holds legal collections. It also has contemporary historical collections and an archive library.
Opening hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit between 9 AM and 12 PM or 1 PM and 6 PM. During these hours, you can explore the treasures within the Stadtarchiv Brandenburg an der Havel. It is a journey through time. It is a chance to connect with the voices of the past. The Stadtarchiv Brandenburg an der Havel ensures these voices are never silenced.
So, when you leave here today, remember the Stadtarchiv Brandenburg an der Havel. It is not just an archive. It is the heart of the city’s collective memory. It safeguards the stories that continue to shape Brandenburg an der Havel.