Listed house in Bult: A look into the Freemason world!

Listed house in Bult: A look into the Freemason world!

The house at Heiligengeiststrasse 1 in the Bult district, known as “Haus Determann” or “Willy-Täger-Haus”, is the focus of urban attention. This listed brick jewel was built between 1923 and 1924 according to the plans of the architects Georg Wolff and Wilhelm Ulrich. The architecture of the two-story building is fascinating due to its symmetrical face and striking corner location, which gives it a special urban significance. As the Hannoversche Allgemeine reports, the original character of the house has fortunately been preserved. The windows and the fencing are still original, which gives the building a special authenticity.

Since 1963, the “Haus Determann” has not only been a residential building, but also a lodge house in which numerous Freemasons gather, including the traditional “Light and Truth” lodge and the “Friedrich zum weissen Pferde” lodge, which was founded in 1746. These long traditions and the continued use of the building further emphasize the cultural and historical significance of the property.

A monument to history

The building has been a listed building for decades, which is not without reason. “The preservation of monuments includes intellectual, technical, craftsmanship and artistic measures for the preservation of cultural monuments,” explains an overview by Wikipedia. This means that the relevant authorities are responsible not only for preserving the structural substance of the house, but also for preserving the history and stories behind it. It is an ongoing task that brings with it interesting challenges, especially with regard to the financial and human resources of the monument authorities.

The house itself is an outstanding example of the different aspects of monument preservation. Based on the principles set out in documents such as the Charter of Athens and the Charter of Venice, monument preservation aims to preserve the original building fabric and traces of use. The aim is also to keep the building alive as part of the cultural heritage in the urban landscape.

While monument protection provides a legal basis, it is also the constant use that contributes to preservation. In this context, it is gratifying that the activities of the Freemasons in “Haus Determann” actively support this goal. In this way, the cultural value of the house is not only preserved, but is also passed on in a lively manner.

Hidden treasures of the film landscape

Aside from these local historical treasures, there are also other cultural contributions that broaden the horizon. An example is the iconic film “The Hunger,” directed by Tony Scott in 1983. With acting greats like Catherine Deneuve and David Bowie, this erotic horror film has the information on it Wikipedia show, achieved cult status within the Goth subculture. The story follows a dangerous love triangle between vampires and a doctor, creating connections to themes of immortality and loss.

“The Hunger” may not be directly connected to “Haus Determann”, but the diversity of art and culture that is emerging at the same time in different corners of the world shows how interwoven our stories are. Each of these works, whether architectural or cinematic, contributes to shaping and questioning our cultural memory.

At a time when both buildings and films are suffering under the pressure of modernization, it is crucial that we respect the stories and principles that shape our culture. Whether through monument preservation or through viewing art historical works – preserving and understanding our cultural heritage are tasks that affect us all.