Rosenheim is looking for historical photos: Help preserve the city's history!

Rosenheim is looking for historical photos: Help preserve the city's history!

In Rosenheim, the city archive opens a chapter that takes us into the city's past. Those responsible are looking for old photographs that can provide an insight into everyday life, the cityscape and special events in the region. This initiative is aimed at all citizens who may discover valuable memories that do not belong in the trash when clearing out their household or cleaning up. Instead, these recordings should be offered to the city archives, like this Samerberger News report.

“Each of these recordings is a small piece of the city’s history,” emphasizes Dr. Christian Höschler, head of the city archives. It's easy to submit the images using a simple online form on the city archives website. Simple photos of the originals taken with a smartphone or digital camera are completely sufficient and offer a value for the city's history that should not be underestimated.

Information for those interested

But what types of images are actually being searched for? The city archive hopes to preserve both analogue and digital photographs that have a local connection. Examples range from historical photographs of festive occasions, such as the autumn festival, to insights into the history of the Rosenheim railway, to everyday life and special moments of the residents. If you are interested, you can visit the city archives website at stasearchiv.de, all important information.

• Ein Beispiel für eine wertvolle Schenkung ist ein Album aus dem Nachlass des früheren Oberbürgermeisters Josef Sebald.
• Die Nutzer können auch aktiv die umfangreiche Bilddatenbank des Stadtarchivs durchstöbern, welche zahlreiche historische Aufnahmen bietet.

For those who have their own recordings or knowledge of existing images, there is a reporting function in the database so that this information is not lost. So if you have a good knack for old photos, you should definitely take a look around and take part.

Digital treasures and cultural heritage

The call from the city archives is part of a larger movement that aims to make our cultural heritage available online. Platforms like that German Digital Library, which makes a variety of cultural objects and images accessible, are an example of how we can make literature, art and history accessible to everyone.

In times when our history is often packed in boxes and forgotten, there is something there. Anyone who has valuable recordings that make Rosenheim unique should not hesitate. The city needs these memories, and perhaps there is a little piece of city history in your own photo album waiting to be discovered.

Whether old snapshots or significant events - every photo helps to capture the complexity of the cityscape. The city archives is looking forward to numerous submissions and is ready to give citizens a platform to preserve and share their historical evidence.