CCe Kulturhaus Leuna [Leuna]
theatre building
CCe Kulturhaus Leuna
Built 1927-1928 as Gesellschaftshaus for the Buna chemical factory. Severely damaged by bombs in World War II. 1946-1947 rebuilding by Neumann and Rämmler. Re-opened as Feierabendhaus. 1957 extension by a fly tower. Renamed Klubhaus der Werktätigen 'Walter Ulbricht' in honour of the German communist leader, Walter Ulbricht (1893-1973). After 1989, renamed CCE Kulturhaus [= Congress Culture Event]. Used for theatre performances, concerts, balls, exhibitions, and various other events.