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The Westphalian Industrial Museum
In 1904 this former coal-mine was considered to be one of the most modern of its kind world-wide, with all the machines and buildings above ground powered by electricity. But it was only to last half a century. Coal production was stopped in the 1950s and the mine was closed down in 1968. Today the colliery is considered to be Germany's first internationally significant industrial monument. The Art Nouveau facade of the machine hall has been seen on many brochures and posters as well as on the old 80 Pfennig postage stamp. The red-brick Gothic architecture with onion towers and turrets is the dominating feature of the shower rooms and wages hall. The special flair and atmosphere of the Westphalian Industrial Museum "Zeche Zollern II/IV" has also inspired many a bride and groom to declare their marriage vows here.
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