Kleines Theater

The current building of the Kleines Theater (Little Theater) was built in 1922/23 as a residence for the Gebr. David bank, based on a design by the local architect Willy Maß . Banker Louis David took his own life in 1924 following failed speculative ventures. Subsequently, the director of the Schiller Works moved into the house in 1924. In 1925, the municipality of Godesberg acquired the property to establish the official residence of its mayor. This position was held by Josef Zander , who lived in the house from 1926 until the end of his term in 1933. Zander's successor as mayor, and thus also as landlord, was the Nazi politician Heinrich Alef .