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Schwäbisch Gmünd is investing 30,000 euros in the reconstruction of the Belvedere
The city of Gmünd is supporting the reconstruction of the Railway Belvedere with 30,000 euros in order to preserve the historical monument.
Schwäbisch Gmünd is investing 30,000 euros in the reconstruction of the Belvedere
The city of Schwäbisch Gmünd is sending a strong signal for the preservation of its history! The city councilors are supporting the reconstruction of the historic railway belvedere on Lindenfirst with a generous financial injection of 30,000 euros. Mayor Richard Arnold and Building Mayor Julius Mihm emphasized the immense importance of this 19th century monument, which once served as a vantage point for citizens enthusiastic about emerging railway technology. “People wanted a place from which they could see the trains,” explained Mihm, highlighting the cultural heyday that accompanied the construction of the Remsbahn in 1861.
Water causes problems
But not everything goes smoothly! About two years ago, water was discovered running beneath the Belvedere, leading to a dramatic emergency demolition. The city faces the challenge of restoring the monument, which experts consider to be an outstanding example of railway history. The “Friends and Supporters of the Railway Belvedere Pergola” association has already received impressive financial support: 600,000 euros from federal funding for monument protection, 500,000 euros from the State Office for Monument Preservation and 125,000 euros from the Baden-Württemberg Monument Foundation. But these funds will only flow if the city of Gmünd actively participates in the reconstruction.
The city councilors are optimistic: “We are pleased that new splendor is emerging,” said Alfred Baumhauer (CDU). While some, like Sabine Braun (Greens), questioned the location and made a different suggestion, Eckloff emphasized that the funding would only flow if the Belvedere is rebuilt at its historic location. The SPD parliamentary group supports the project, and other city councilors also see the building as an important part of the city's history. Arnold viewed the city council's unanimous approval as a clear vote for citizens and the preservation of cultural heritage.