Germany Launches Federal Association to Champion Industrial Heritage
The newly established association, headquartered at Dortmund's Zeche Zollern, aims to preserve and promote industrial sites as cultural, educational, and economic assets.
- The Federal Association for Industrial Culture has been officially founded, with its headquarters at the historic Zeche Zollern in Dortmund.
- Approximately 180 participants from across Germany attended the inaugural event to formalize the association's creation.
- The association will advocate for the preservation and adaptive reuse of industrial heritage sites, emphasizing their cultural and societal value.
- Key regional organizations, including LWL, LVR, and the Regionalverband Ruhr, are supporting the initiative to ensure its nationwide impact.
- Brandenburg's industrial landmarks, alongside sites in other regions, are highlighted as part of the association's focus on showcasing Germany's diverse industrial heritage.
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Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung 