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Demolition of Kehrwieder and Wandrahm
- When
- 1883
- Where
- Kehrwieder and Wandrahm quarters
Demolition began in 1883 to clear space for the new port area, requiring the relocation of over 20,000 people.
The clearance of the Kehrwieder and Wandrahm quarters was a prerequisite for the construction of the Speicherstadt. This massive urban intervention displaced a significant population to make way for the warehouse district, which was built on timber-pile foundations.
Sources
- Speicherstadt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-20
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