Laeiszhof und Globushof
12 Trostbrücke
About
These two Kontorhäuser, to be found at Nikolaifleet, are the only two of their kind to survive World War II. The Laeiszhof, which dates from 1897-98, is the older of the two buildings. The Globushof is a brick building with a facade made less formal by the sandstone divisions it depicts. Copper models of ships, which look extremely impressive, top its spires and the facades are decorated with sculptures of Wilhelm I and Bismarck. The Laeisz-Shipping Company's Ships, such as Pamir and Passat, were regarded as the world's fastest.
