the corner house which had been destroyed during the second world war was rebuilt by the construction firm paul kossel in accordance with the plans of the architect herbert anker, closely in line with the original building. after reconstruction, the former rathscafé received the name of deutsches haus. destruction and reconstruction are the central theme of the sandstone reliefs. the interior was changed more extensively in 1956 except for the hall of the house on the corner of hakenstrasse which remained unchanged. it was fitted with a hall from the stövesandt house on the geeren, maintaining its original staircases, doors and parapets with their acanthus carvings, all from 1740.