The street was built in the 19th century and is known for prostitution. A widow, Helene Engelken, denied him the sale of her land preventing the street joining Auf der Kuhlen , so the street became a cul-de-sac off of Vor dem Steintor. It is the only real dead-end in this part of Bremen.
The building contractor named the street from the widow's first name. Shortly after the construction, the street was designated as a street of prostitution by a decree of the Bremen Senate in The main purpose of the decree was to prevent the spread of venereal diseases in Bremen. Strict importance was attached to the use of condoms and medical supervision.
The buildings were equipped with toilets and there was a bath room. The Senate and State Councillors of Bremen were proud of this unique facility. During the Second World War the street suffered considerable bomb damage by British air raids. In contrast to the rest of the city, the bomb damage is still evident in the street, although one side of the street was rebuilt after the war. The advisory board of the Eastern Suburb has opposed converting the red-light district.
In the view of the advisory board, to open up the street would cause prostitution to move onto the streets and private homes. This would make police surveillance more difficult and promote human trafficking and pimping. In the entrance to the street was revamped.
The original wall across the end was demolished [ 11 ] and the wooden gates [ 9 ] removed. A new metal privacy screen was erected and a urinal and cycle racks provided. Contents move to sidebar hide. Article Talk. Read Edit View history. Tools Tools. Download as PDF Printable version. In other projects. Wikimedia Commons Wikidata item. Street in Bremen, Germany.
