A legacy for Prenzlau: Hans Burmeister and the Marienkirche

A legacy for Prenzlau: Hans Burmeister and the Marienkirche

Prenzlau, Deutschland - On May 29, 2025, Hans Burmeister died at the age of 89, a loss that can be felt in Prenzlau and far beyond. The committed monument conservationist and connoisseur of local history not only leaves a remarkable legacy, but also many mourners who share his passion for the history of the Uckermark. Born on September 28, 1935 in Prenzlau, Burmeister always had the city and its architecture in the heart.

After graduating from high school at the Puschkin secondary school in 1954, he began a mason apprenticeship that paved his way to the architecture and civil engineering course in Weimar and Wismar. His commitment to the region showed up early when he was a city councilor in Prenzlau from 1958 to 1962, where he worked for the Liberal Democratic Party of Germany (LDPD). His professional career finally led him to the district of Neubrandenburg, which recognized his skills for many years.

committed conservationist

From 1982 Burmeister took over the role of the district officer for monument conservation at the Council of the Prenzlau district and was passionate about the preservation of local building culture. He created the list of monuments in the circle, which was of immense importance for many surviving buildings. In 1984 he took over the management of the "Workshop for Monument Conservation", which under his leadership grew up to a relevant specialist office. A particularly formative project was the restoration of the Marienkirche in Prenzlau, a building that was close to his heart and which he was running from 1987

Burmeister was not only an important player in monument conservation, but was also involved in various organizations. These include the interest group for monument conservation, the AG for Uckermärkische Church History and the Uckermärkische History Association in Prenzlau, where it has been a member since 1989. His numerous publications on the history of the city and the history of the reconstruction of the Marienkirche are still a valuable source for interested parties.

recognition and honors

his tireless work was not only valued by the community, but also officially recognized. In 2015 he was entered in the Golden Book of the City of Prenzlau, which illustrates his long -term merits. Two years later, the honor was given by the Uckermärkische History Association, which gave him the honorable plate for his special achievements in monument protection and local history. Burmeister's effect shaped the cityscape and the historical awareness of Prenzlau.

For many, his commitment is a role model that should also be emphasized on the future day of the open monument, which will take place on September 12, 2025. This year's motto, "Being and appearance - in history, architecture and monument conservation", becomes alive through his work and his life's work, because it was just a prime example of the encouragement of tradition and modern thinking in monument protection.

Hans Burmeister may have gone from us, but his heir remains. The Marienkirche, the city of Prenzlau and numerous historical sites will remind forever of his passion and tireless commitment, and all those who are interested in the history of the Uckermark will always find a valuable treasure in his works and knowledge.

For more information about his life's work, look at Nordkurier about the honor of the Uckermärkische History Association href = "https://www.uckermaerkischer-geschichtsverein.de/en/aktitaeten/ehrungen-von-temern-des-ugvp/2020-burmeister-legung-des-dvp-2020/"> Uckermärkische History Association or about this year of the open monument on Market mirror .