STADT DORTMUND

[Illustration of the Church of Saint Rinaldi]

Ansicht St. Reinoldi bis 1943

PASSAVANT
R.DANNHÄUSER

On the cover is the Church of Saint Rinaldi, as it appeared until it was damaged in World War II.

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The name R.DANNHÄUSER probably indicates the advertising/design company

 

The company is usually involved in covers advertising various businesses (

 

), it is possible that the cover frame was simply taken from another venture, or the company was also responsible for the design of this cover.

PASSAVANT is a name used by the manufacturer ACO. To specify products related to drainage systems.

Photographer’s note: At least two manhole covers laying before the St. Reinoldus church, Dormunds main church, features a view of the very church as it likely was before 1943.

Translation of the text on the cover:
CITY OF DORTMUND

View of St. Reinoldi until 1943