The end of an era: Cäcilienbrücke in Oldenburg before demolition!

The end of an era: Cäcilienbrücke in Oldenburg before demolition!

The Cäcilienbrücke in Oldenburg, a landmark since it opened in 1924, is about to be finally demolished. How NWZonline reported that the structure was decommissioned almost five years ago, and preparations are now being made for the demolition of the remaining four towers next January. This will be finalized in February, although the loss of the structure is an emotional matter for many citizens, as the bridge was a meeting point and part of everyday culture in the city for decades. Nostalgics will have the opportunity to purchase brick memorabilia for a small donation, which will then be donated to a good cause.

Wilhelm Kempin's artistic legacy

The painter Wilhelm Kempin, born in Osternburg in 1885, captured the Cäcilienbrücke in his works, and a large oil painting depicting the construction of the bridge around 1925 is for sale. In the ad Kleinanzeigen.de The painting is described as a major work with significance for the city's history and is in the style of New Objectivity. The picture measures 141 cm x 165 cm including the frame and could represent a valuable piece of Oldenburg history for art collectors. Kempin's works represent the artistic significance of the Cäcilienbrücke, which is now facing an imminent end.