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Tattersall

Tattersall stands in Wiesbaden-Mitte, within the Historic Pentagram, as a protected architectural landmark. Albert Wolff designed the building as an English-style riding hall for instructor Ernst Weiß.

The hall served a horse establishment before its later cultural purpose. The term Tattersall refers to places for keeping, caring for, renting, or selling horses. A move to Hofgut Adamstal left the building vacant for a period. Later, the former riding hall became a youth and cultural centre.

A permanent stage and grandstand support events inside the historic structure. Renovation preserved original materials while adding modern systems and safety measures. Structural reinforcement improved the building’s stability without unnecessarily disturbing its historic fabric. Workers removed hazardous materials and installed a comprehensive fire alarm system.

Modern ventilation, heating distribution, sanitary installations, and building automation serve the renewed spaces. A citizens’ hall occupies the Lehrstraße level, while lower areas support culture and open youth work. Restored traditional elements connect the building’s equestrian history with Wiesbaden’s cultural life.

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