 This was the end of the textile and chemical industry in Elsterberg.The adverse circumstances and a high unemployment nonwithstanding, Elsterberg developed a lot.The historic section of the town was renovated, the "Waldbad" (forest pool) was reconstructed, a bypass was built, historic structures of buildings were renewed with great attention to the detail, the "Bürgerkeller" (town hall) redesigned and all other parts of the city carefully considered.