Images of Eiskeller Altenberge
Eiskeller Altenberge and its collection
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The Eiskeller Altenberge is a significant historical site in Altenberge, Münsterland, in northern North Rhine-Westphalia. It is an underground ice cellar system that was part of the former Beuing Brothers Brewery. The site is recognized as a protected monument, making it a point of interest for those interested in history and architecture.
World War II Use of the Cellars
The Beuing Brothers Brewery was closed in 1931, rendering the ice cellars redundant. However, during the last years of World War II, these cellars found a new purpose as air-raid shelters. This historical use of the cellars provides a glimpse into the region's past during a tumultuous period in history.
The Eiskeller Altenberge Museum
In 2004, a museum was opened at the Eiskeller Altenberge site. The museum features an above-ground building designed in the shape of an ice floe, adding a unique architectural element to the site. Visitors to the museum can view items from the Beuing Brewery and learn about the bats that inhabit the lower floor during the winter months.
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