Hardenberg was once a border town where many people spent the night. Boatmen, traders, hessenwagens and German agricultural workers passed through the city on their journey to and from Germany. With the arrival of other means of transport in the second half of the 19th century, Hardenberg lost its position as a transit city. The city became impoverished. Only after the Second World War with the help of the national government did Hardenberg revive again. This has made it an important economic hub in the region.
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Bridge as a moneymaker for the city
01:30 Transit town for the Hessen wagons
02:00 The steam tram with the accompanying Brinkman station café
03:28 Transit town for German agricultural workers
11:08 Jewish residents of Hardenberg
11:48 Former city farms
12:42 Transition from rich to poor city
13:13 This is how the common man dressed before World War II
22:11 Activity in Hardenberg before WWII
23:43 Hardenberg becomes economic hub after WWII
31:16 Unexpected closure