In the disastrous bombing of Darmstadt on 11th September 1944, which razed more than half of the city to the ground, also the Wedding Tower was severely hit and burned out. For years, rain water had been intruding into the tower’s interior and caused considerable damage. It was only in the early 1950s that the steel construction in the tower top was repaired with the help of a primitive wooden scaffolding. In November 1953, the copper sheeting of the “fingers” could be replaced. From then on, all works had been minimized to merely aesthetic repairs and the tower had been left more or less to itself.
2018
Acquisition of the collection of historic wedding cups
Refurbishment of the trellises in the plane tree grove continued by the Promotion Society.
2017
Renovation of the shop
2014
Restoration of the Hötger relief above the entrance
2013
Renovation of the shop
2012
Renovation of the exterior facade completed
The Promotion Society celebrates its 30th anniversary (picture gallery)
2010
Renovation of the exterior facade (with authentic cladding)
2002
Renovation of the gilded tower clock (north side)
Restoration of the gilded dials
Restoration of the original state of the plane tree grove
Restoration of the trellises around the sculptures in the plane tree grove
1999
Renewal of the entire paled gate
1994
Restoration of the barrel vault (in the entrance area) and the vault mosaics
1991
Renovation of the entrance hall
1991-2000
Restoration of the Wedding Room (today registry office)
1988
Complete replacement of electrical system
1982
Foundation of the Wedding Tower Promotion Society
Renovation of the platform
