Friends of the Kiosk
The Friends of the Historic Kiosk association (Förderverein historischer Verkaufspavillon e.V.) was founded in
September 2015 by Jürgen Rausch, former operator of the kiosk, and several friends. Its objective was to have
the Bundesbüdchen restored. The objective was to place the kiosk once again at a spot within sight of its old
location on the corner of Heussallee. It was clear to all of those involved that the kiosk would have to be
repaired and restored in accordance with the dictates of historical monument preservation.
We need your support
You, too, can help ensure the long-term preservation of this historic treasure dating back to the years of the Federal
Republic in Bonn. Your donation will help finance needed investments as well as new endeavors (e.g. a marker along the
Path of Democracy, a flat-panel info display showing the history of the kiosk) that call greater attention to the
Bundesbüdchen and document its historic significance.
Every donation is welcome.
We are pleased to thank the following sponsors.
This is how the historic Bundesbüdchen looked at the building yard – a sad sight. But it would soon awaken
from hibernation.
The Friends of the Historic Kiosk association was lead constructor for the project and became its new owner
upon the transfer of ownership rights from Jürgen Rausch. After its reassembly the historic kiosk was leased to
the Peter Mauel Bakery. But former owner, Jürgen Rausch, is not abandoning his kiosk and will continue to
assist in an advisory capacity.
From Old to New –
the Bundesbüdchen in New Splendor
The Friends of the Historic Kiosk were able to overcome
all of the difficulties, stumbling blocks, and obstacles: On
21 August 2020 the restored Bundesbüdchen was
relocated and now stands in new splendor. The efforts
undertaken by the Friends of the Historic Kiosk
association were assisted by the financial support of the
German government, the Deutsche Stiftung
Denkmalschutz, the Nordrhein-Westfalen-Stiftung, and by
the city of Bonn and private sponsors.
Please donate to the following account:
Förderverein historischer Verkaufspavillon e.V.
Volksbank Bonn
IBAN: DE58 3806 0186 1905 1680 17
Click onto the logo to access the Internet page of the Mauel bakery.
For an induction fee of only 20 Euros and annual membership dues of 20 Euros, you can become a member.
The membership application may be found here.
Architect Christof Pfeifer from Bonn is supporting the Friends of the Kiosk association. He coordinates the necessary details of the
permits required by building statutes and the regulations of historical monument preservation. He also directs the planning and
construction-management involved in reassembling the historic kiosk.
Or become a member and help shape the future of the Historic Federal Kiosk.
picture: Jürgen Schulz
pictures: Jürgen Schulz
pictures: Jürgen Schulz