Oldest gas station in Bavaria: Monument protection for Laimer's landmark!

Oldest gas station in Bavaria: Monument protection for Laimer's landmark!

In Munich-Laim, monument protection is getting serious: one of the oldest gas stations in Bavaria, at Lutzstrasse 38, is about to be added to the monument list. The Laim district committee decided this on the basis of a comprehensive report from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation (BLfD). The historical and artistic significance of the building is appreciated by experts, so it is considered an important representative of the early gas station architectural development. The building, built in 1934/35 and redesigned in 1953/54, is now to be officially registered as a monument, which could have a significant impact on visits and objectives for the future.

The gas station has an eventful history. The operator Georg Wols contacted the local building commission as early as 1929, which suggests that the place was already serving as a fuel sales point back then. In addition, the location on the corner of Agnes-Bernauer-Straße reflects the rapid urbanization of Laim and the motorization of Munich up to the 1950s. The tram had been running on Agnes-Bernauer-Strasse since 1908, which led to the construction of numerous residential buildings by non-profit building cooperatives.

Architectural highlights

With this building, the architect Oskar Popp has created a modern architectural language for transport buildings. Particularly noteworthy is the redesign by the Munich construction business Peteranderl, which impressively brings out the aesthetics of the 1950s. The expert procedure for the monument protection review ensures that the municipality has three months to make any comments. If there is no response from the municipality, the behavior is considered established.

After the final inspection, the building will be firmly anchored in the monument list. For the owner, this means that he is obliged to maintain the property and have any structural changes approved. But there are also funding opportunities available, for example in the form of tax relief and support payments.

Support for seniors in everyday life

While monument issues are being asserted resolutely in Laim, older people in particular face challenges in the medium term if they want to return to their everyday lives after hospital stays. The Age UK organization offers various programs that offer practical help to these returnees. Support ranges from transport services to assistance for a safe and pleasant return to your own four walls. The aim is to prevent a possible readmission to the hospital and to enable seniors to lead a self-determined life. The support usually takes place over several weeks and helps to regain confidence and independence.

In summary, a varied picture emerges in Munich-Laim: While traditional buildings are under monument protection, at the same time work is being done on the quality of life of older people. This means that the constant development of this city remains exciting and, above all, complex.