Photos, videos and docs of Martin M. Miles, with the keywords: "Koeln"

Cologne - Ubierring

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:44:03 +0000

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Cologne - Kartäuserkirche

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:51:50 +0000

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Cologne - Kartäuserkirche

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:56:54 +0000

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Cologne - Kartäuserkirche

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:10:26 +0000

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Cologne - St. Severin

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 15:36:41 +0000

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Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior".
The construction of a three-aisled St. Severin basilica, replacing a Carolingian church, started in the 10th century over a Roman necropolis. At about 1230 the choir was extended over the hall crypt. The new choir got consecrated in 1237.

Around 1500 the Romanesque church got reconstructed in Gothic style.

The large crucifix (height 2.32 m) may have been here already at that time, as it is dated to the 14thj century. It is a "Crucifixus dolorosus" (aka "Y-cross"), of which the oldest one is still in the near "St. Maria im Kapitol". This type was very popular in the Rhineland areas during that time and a couple of them still exist.

Typical of the "Crucifixi dolorosi" is the body of Christ hanging on a Y-shaped tree fork with his head falling low over his chest. His sinewy arms stretch more upward than sideways, his thin body is strongly bent and deeply sunken below the breastbone, with prominently protruding ribs and a gaping wound in his side

The impression of the painted figure probably horrified the pious onlookers.

Cologne - Weltstadthaus

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:00:08 +0000

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Cologne - Severinstrasse

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:53:11 +0000

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Cologne - Trajanstrasse

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:18:15 +0000

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Cologne - Eifelstrasse

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 21:20:03 +0000

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Cologne - Eifelstrasse

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:50:44 +0000

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Cologne - Stollwerck

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:27:24 +0000

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Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior".
In 1839 Franz Stollwerck started to produce chocolate and other candy, having particular success with cough drops. His business flourished and over the decades the large factory started a highly sophisticated process in producing chocolate products.

His sons expanded the business, which in 1890 had 1500 staff in Cologne, into a multinational corporation. In the 1930s the Great Depression devastated the company´s finances and so marked the end of the family's ownership. In 1949, after WWII, the production was restarted and in the 1970s it was really successful again. It was decided to move out from the old production site to new premises in Köln-Porz.

As the result, there were more than 50.000 m² of lands inside the city now "open" for development. Many locals protested against the planning to demolish most of the buildings and in 1980 these were squatted by about 600 people. They stayed in the barricaded factory buildings for 49 days. It took that long to discuss the matter and find a compromise. One of the outcomes was to have the site used for a large public housing project.

Inbetween the apartment buildings are some reminders of the past.

To cool down the chocolate during the process large compressors were needed. The compressors were driven by these flywheels.

Cologne - Stollwerck

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:39:47 +0000

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Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior".
In 1839 Franz Stollwerck started to produce chocolate and other candy, having particular success with cough drops. His business flourished and over the decades the large factory started a highly sophisticated process in producing chocolate products.

His sons expanded the business, which in 1890 had 1500 staff in Cologne, into a multinational corporation. In the 1930s the Great Depression devastated the company´s finances and so marked the end of the family's ownership. In 1949, after WWII, the production was restarted and in the 1970s it was really successful again. It was decided to move out from the old production site to new premises in Köln-Porz.

As the result, there were more than 50.000 m² of lands inside the city now "open" for development. Many locals protested against the planning to demolish most of the buildings and in 1980 these were squatted by about 600 people. It took a very long time to discuss the matter. One of the outcomes was to have the site used for a large public housing project.

Inbetween the apartment buildings are some reminders of the past. This round building was once one of the factory´s powerhouses.

Cologne - Schokoladenfabrik

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:41:34 +0000

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Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior".

The founder of the museum was Hans Imhoff, who owned the majority of the Stollwerck AG, one of the leading, historically important chocolate manufacturers worldwide.

When in the 1970s the Stollwerck factory was moved out of the centre of the Suedstadt of Cologne, Hans Imhoff ensured that a comprehensive inventory of business records, photos and exhibits documenting the history of the company and the Stollwerck family were preserved.

The establishment of the chocolate museum started in 1991, by acquiring a part of the former harbour including the Malakoffturm and a swing bridge. Already two years later, the new building was completed and the opening took place on October 31. 1993.

The exhibition shows the history of chocolate, from its beginnings with the Olmec and Maya to today's chocolate products. A miniature production system is installed, which demonstrates the functionality of industrial chocolate production. A special attraction is the 3-metre-high chocolate fountain, where an employee dips wafers into the liquid chocolate and distributes them to the visitors.

Cologne - Schokoladenmuseum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:44:28 +0000

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Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior".

The founder of the museum was Hans Imhoff, who owned the majority of the Stollwerck AG, one of the leading, historically important chocolate manufacturers worldwide.

When in the 1970s the Stollwerck factory was moved out of the centre of the Suedstadt of Cologne, Hans Imhoff ensured that a comprehensive inventory of business records, photos and exhibits documenting the history of the company and the Stollwerck family were preserved.

The establishment of the chocolate museum started in 1991, by acquiring a part of the former harbour including the Malakoffturm and a swing bridge. Already two years later, the new building was completed and the opening took place on October 31. 1993.

The exhibition shows the history of chocolate, from its beginnings with the Olmec and Maya to today's chocolate products. A miniature production system is installed, which demonstrates the functionality of industrial chocolate production. A special attraction is the 3-metre-high chocolate fountain, where an employee dips wafers into the liquid chocolate and distributes them to the visitors.

Cologne - Alteburger Strasse

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:33:45 +0000

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Cologne - Bonner Strasse

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:30:42 +0000

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Cologne - James Joyce

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:37:20 +0000

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Cologne - Bei Oma Kleinmann

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:31:51 +0000

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Cologne - Volksgarten

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:15:20 +0000

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Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior".

In the 1820s the Prussians had erected forts just outside the city walls. 50 years later, the walls got torn down and another "protective ring" was erected far outside.

One of the then useless forts was "Fort IV, dedicated to "Erbherzog Paul von Mecklenburg“. The area around the fort has long been sold to many small landowners. Starting in 1886, Wilhem Kaesen bought more than 60 small parcels of land from the owners. He transfers the 10ha area to the City of Cologne under the condition, that here a "Garden for Everybody" should be developed. The City adds another 5ha and so the "Volksgarten" came into existence.

With its wide lawns, a small lake, a beer garden and even a small waterfall, the Volksgarten is still an important part of Cologne's local recreation even with "social distancing" in March.

Cologne - Volksgarten

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:05:06 +0000

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