Association

Friends of Eschdorf Association

Preservation of local traditions and the history of the highlands, especially Eschdorf. Promotion of the protection and preservation of historical monuments, and the promotion of art and culture.

Club life

A small glimpse into our club life.

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Club room rental

Our fully furnished club room is available for rent.

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Usage concept

For the "Old School" in Eschdorf. Prepared in 2013 by the Friends of Eschdorf Association.

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about Us

The story of

Friends of Eschdorf Association

In the heart of Eschdorf, on Kirchberg hill, stands the "Old School," where classes were held until 1978. Since then, parts of it have stood empty and unused. The entire building has become increasingly dilapidated. To save the school from further decay, the "Friends of Eschdorf" association was founded in 2013 and, with the support of the local council, purchased the property to establish a school museum and use the building for the preservation of local traditions and heritage.

The club logo was created from the logo of Eschdorf, which depicts an oak tree.

The oak tree as the club's emblem

The Eschdorf Friends Association (Freundeskreis Eschdorf e.V.) has successfully acquired the "Old School" at Kirchberg 4 in Eschdorf for the purpose of preserving local traditions and heritage. Among other things, we aim to restore this listed building. We want to establish a school museum where the intellectual and cultural life of Eschdorf can be showcased. The project has begun; the school museum opened in Eschdorf on April 11, 2014. Since then, we have been striving to document and exhibit classroom furniture, teaching materials, and other interesting artifacts as authentically as possible. If you have any hidden treasures from the school's heyday, please get in touch. They will surely find a place of honor in the exhibition. All those curious to immerse themselves in the school's past are warmly invited. Perhaps we can evoke some memories, or you might even find your old school seat again. For a nominal fee, you are also welcome to use the association's meeting room for your own events. How about a class reunion, club meeting, or lecture? A visit to the school museum is also possible in this context. Or would you like to learn interesting facts about earlier times as part of a lesson?

Renovation of the old school in Eschdorf

In the heart of Eschdorf stands the "Old School," which was in use until 1978. Afterwards, parts of it were unused and the building was in need of renovation. To halt its decay, the "Friends of Eschdorf" association was founded in 2013 and, with the support of the local council, purchased the property to establish a school museum. Extensive renovation work was necessary. Here is a brief summary of our achievements to date, made possible with financial support from the local council, the Dresden Office for Culture and Heritage Preservation, specialist companies, and our own contributions.

Renovation of the club room

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Once completed, our club room can also be rented for private events and celebrations.

Usage concept for the "Old School" in Eschdorf

Prepared in 2013 by the Friends of Eschdorf Association


Introduction

This utilization concept comprises proposals for the use of the building at Kirchberg 4 in the Eschdorf district of Dresden, the capital of Saxony. These individual proposals, as well as the overall concept, were developed without regard to existing building regulations, potential permitting processes, or necessary financing. The underlying ideas were initially gathered without restrictions in order to prioritize creativity in the design of the building.

background

The building we are to acquire consists of a community room/club room and a museum room on the ground floor, and two residential units on the upper floor. The entire building is in need of renovation. Large sections are vacant and unused. Until its incorporation into Dresden in 1999, the building was owned by the village of Schönfeld-Weißig. With the incorporation of Schönfeld-Weißig into the city of Dresden, the municipal housing company WOBA took over its management. A village council resolution in 2005 aimed to prevent a sale. In the fall of 2013, the village council allocated the funds for the purchase of the Eschdorf school.

Goals

The school is to be saved from complete ruin. To develop this plan, the Friends of Eschdorf Association first gathered ideas for its future use from its members. The school is located in the heart of Eschdorf. The goal is to prevent the decay of this historically significant building and secure its future. The financial situation will improve through the restoration and rental of the second residential unit on the upper floor. Until 2012, the school museum was maintained and operated by the village. It is intended to reflect the history of Eschdorf and the lessons taught there up to 1979, and will also be available to visitors and younger generations. The large rooms can also be used for activities of local clubs and associations. The community room (club room) was maintained and operated by the village until 2012. Restoring this room opens up the possibility of holding club or private events, thus facilitating the integration of all Eschdorf residents. The redesign and reopening of the Eschdorf school as a center for leisure activities will increase the attractiveness of the northeastern part of Dresden. This increased appeal will benefit both tourists and residents and will translate into a higher number of visitors. This, in turn, will lead to increased purchasing power in the district.

Summary

The aforementioned findings clearly demonstrate the opportunity that the renovation of the school building offers for the Schönfeld-Weißig district, both for tourism and ultimately, above all, for all its residents. It can only be in the interest of all involved to expedite its use as quickly as possible, returning the school to the 700-year-old village center and enabling its continued use.