A historical exhibition of the city archives in the LUDWIGGALERIE? – Can that go well?

6 October 2020

By Daniel Simon Böhmer

To anticipate the answer: Yes, it can. The
exhibition “Oberhausen. Awakening makes
History - Structural Change 1847–2006" has been in the
Small Castle of the LUDWIGGALERIE. And to see it without false
To say modestly: We – the team of the Oberhausen City Archives – like
the exhibition very much.

Exhibition view in the Panorama Gallery, 2020 © LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen

But how did it come about that the Oberhausen City Archives
presentation for the Panorama Gallery? The show is the
Completion of a project financed by the Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR)
Funding project for the development of archival material on the structural change of
City of Oberhausen. Over 3000 archives are being archived as part of this two-year project
have been examined and recorded in the archive. This material and other
Historically interesting pieces form the core of the exhibition. It presents
i.e. the results of the funding project to the public.

Exhibition view in the Panorama Gallery, 2020 © LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen

To illustrate the difficult topic of structural change
In order to convey the impression of the past, the exhibition is divided into five eras, which
history of the city from its founding until 2006.
The main focus is on two eras that we call Structural Change 1.0 (1894–1934)
and structural change 2.0 (1988–2006). Both eras bear witness to
Changes that have a significant and lasting impact on the cityscape today.
Three other eras also testify to the change, but also to the
Continuity in the development of the city of Oberhausen.

Exhibition view in the Panorama Gallery, 2020 © LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen

The themes of the exhibition are presented in a three-hour
Video program in the cabinet. In addition to historical city advertising films (“Schichten
under the haze” – a classic of city advertising) are
Expert discussions and interviews with contemporary witnesses. These
Interviews and conversations were conducted by the Oberhausen City Archives team between
2017 and 2020 and are shown for the first time in a compact form. The
Film program offers an exciting opportunity to get to know the themes of the exhibition
to enter or deepen it.

The first bank statement printer was put into operation in 1976 at the Sparkasse Oberhausen, exhibition view in the Panorama Gallery, 2020 © LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen

Our exhibition includes a varied programme of events
In addition to curator-led tours, themed tours on Structural Change 1.0
and 2.0 and also a panel discussion planned in the TZU, with exciting personalities
such as former mayor Burkhard Drescher and Chamber of Commerce President
Jutta Kruft-Lohrengel. Look at the exhibition flyer or the
Website of the LUDWIGGALERIE (www.ludwiggalerie.de).
Maybe there is an exciting offer for you?

Model of the New Centre, planning status August 1993, exhibition view in the Panorama Gallery, 2020 © LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen

And for all history enthusiasts we have a
An accompanying publication has been published. The 352 pages contain the five In addition to the epochal chapters, five historical
To find longitudinal sections that expand on the themes of the exhibition and provide further
Provide insights into history. The book accompanying the exhibition “Oberhausen –
Awakening makes history. Structural change 1847–2006” is available in the shop of
LUDWIGGALERIE or in bookstores.

At this point, all that remains for me to do is to express myself on behalf of
of the Oberhausen City Archives to the entire team of the LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss
Oberhausen for the good, relaxed but also fruitful cooperation.
Dear colleagues: Thank you JWe have put together a great exhibition on
History of the city of Oberhausen!

Dear readers: You can still register until 17 January 2021
convince us whether we really have an exciting, interesting and informative
historical exhibition for you. Immerse yourself in the city's history
Oberhausen! It's worth it!