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Danger of falling in Porschdorf: Historic building is completely closed!
Vacant, listed building in Porschdorf at risk, S163 closed - fire brigade secures the danger point.
Danger of falling in Porschdorf: Historic building is completely closed!
A construction sign looks sadly on Hohnsteiner Straße in the Bad Schandauer district of Porschdorf. There is a listed building here from 1871, which over the years has increasingly made headlines for its dilapidated appearance. A few days ago, the situation of the empty house reached its peak when parts of the roof collapsed onto the street. So the S163 had no choice but to be completely closed on Monday evening after the Porschdorf volunteer fire department was alerted at around 10 p.m., reports colleagues from [Sächsische newspaper].
The fire brigade had the task of securing the area and removing loose bricks and stones. A closer inspection revealed that the damage to the roof was greater than initially assumed. A construction consultant from THW Dresden was called in to discuss further steps. Meanwhile, the closure of the S163 will remain in place indefinitely.
Monument preservation in a balancing act
The building in question is notable not only for its decay, but also for its historical significance. As a listed house, it is protected by monument protection, which has prevented the planned demolition to date. The owner, based in Frankfurt am Main, apparently did not take the necessary steps to put the building in better condition. In fact, the house is part of a whole range of cultural assets in the Bad Schandau area. According to Wikipedia, there are numerous buildings in the region that are not only of great architectural but also social importance.
The monuments in Bad Schandau and the surrounding area, compiled in the monument protection area, include a large number of historical buildings that shape the cityscape. These include the former hotel on the Elbe, the Bad Schandau elementary school and many residential buildings from the 19th century. This highlights the great responsibility that comes with maintaining such buildings.
The future of the building?
The plans for a renovation or demolition of the listed house are therefore in limbo. The question for residents is how long this uncertain situation will last. For many, demolition would have a bitter aftertaste, considering the building's historical relevance to the region.
It remains to be hoped that both monument protection and the owner's responsibility will lead to a solution. Particularly at a time when public debates about the preservation of cultural identities and historical sites are becoming louder, the fate of this house could be a further building block in the discourse on monument protection and building culture maintenance.