Urban showcase titled "50 Years of a City" debuts in Mönchengladbach
Get ready to step back in time and witness the transformation of Mönchengladbach over the past five decades! The "Then and Now - 50 Years of City History" exhibition is an unmissable spectacle, currently gracing the foyer of Sparkasse Mönchengladbach's main branch. This fascinating exhibition consists of 24 information panels jam-packed with awe-inspiring photos showcasing iconic locations and structures, side by side comparing how they've evolved from 1975 to 2025.
From the bustling Bismarckplatz and Sonnenhausplatz, magnificent Schloss Rheydt and Schloss Wickrath, the city's main train stations, to Hindenburgstraße, Rheydt's market square, the exhibition highlights it all. Don't miss out on the airport, the public bath, the city library, and the Kaiser-Friedrich-Hall, presented in all their past and present glory.
The brains behind this time-travel experience? Marketing Gesellschaft Mönchengladbach, in collaboration with the city archive. According to Mayor Felix Heinrichs, the exhibition is "a tangible celebration of our city's diversity and unity," reinforcing the sense of community that the anniversary year aims to foster. Sparkassen board member Ralf Grewe agrees, extolling the exhibition's success and expressing his delight that the Sparkasse main branch is its first destination.
Check it out before June 20th, as the exhibition continues its journey through the city. After all, it's not every day you get to witness the growth of your city through the decades! Upcoming stops include the Nassauer Stall festival on July 26th and 27th, and the central library from August 4th to September 5th. Keep your eyes peeled for more exhibition locations to come!
If you're an institution interested in hosting this exhibition, shoot an email over to Marketing Gesellschaft at deinmg.de/50-jahre-mg.
And hey, if you need more cultural fixes, consider exploring other museums in the region, like those in neighboring cities Düsseldorf or Krefeld. After all, there's no harm in indulging in a bit more history and art! Happy trekking through the past and present of Mönchengladbach!
Strolling through the city of Mönchengladbach, one may find themselves appreciating the transformation in the home-and-garden lifestyle over the past five decades. The exhibition "Then and Now - 50 Years of City History" offers a captivating display of how iconic locations like the city library have evolved, providing a glimpse into the past and present of this vibrant city.
