STADT DORTMUND

[Illustration of Old Town Hall]
HISTOR. RATHAUS ZERSTÖRT 1944

ALTER MARKT 1993

On the frame
BEGU
PASSAVANT
DIN19584

Round lid surrounded by a square frame.

On the cover is the old city hall, which was destroyed after World War II.

More details can be found here Click for the item in The ultimate street signs site

PASSAVANT is a name used by the manufacturer ACO. To specify products related to drainage systems.
BEGU is a combination of concrete and metal in the lid used by the ACO manufacturer

Photographer’s Note:
Photographer’s note: On the Alter Markt (old Market) is a number of manhole covers showing this picture of the medieval town hall, which was destroyed and lost in WWII.

Translation of the text on the cover:
CITY OF DORTMUND

HISTORICAL TOWN HALL DESTROYED IN 1944

OLD MARKET 1993