Schwerin pedestrian Zone Partially Closed as Historic cinema Faces Imminent Collapse
SCHWERIN, GERMANY – A significant portion of schwerin’s bustling Mecklenburgstrasse pedestrian zone has been closed to traffic today, September 11, 2024, due to the dangerously deteriorated condition of a historic building.Authorities have confirmed that the former Schauburg cinema is at acute risk of collapse, prompting the precautionary closure.
The closure impacts delivery traffic, wich is being rerouted via Schloßstraße. Pedestrians and cyclists, though, can still navigate the area around the construction site, though caution is advised. City officials anticipate the closure will remain in effect until at least the end of September, pending further assessment and demolition preparations.
A Piece of Schwerin’s History
The building, a protected historical monument, was originally constructed in 1912 as the Schauburg cinema. For decades, it served as a cultural hub for the region, becoming one of the oldest cinemas in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. However, the cinema ceased operations in 1995 and has remained vacant for nearly three decades, falling into disrepair and changing ownership multiple times.
Behind construction tarpaulins, the building’s deteriorating state has become increasingly apparent. After careful consideration,the lower monument protection authority has authorized the building’s demolition,recognizing the immediate danger posed by its structural instability.
The current owner is now proceeding with plans for demolition, bringing an end to a significant, though sadly neglected, landmark in Schwerin’s city centre.
(Reported by dpa/mp)
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