Over 180 historical photographs from the decades between 1890 and World War II serve as the foundation for the numerous house histories of Alzey presented in this illustrated book. Eva Heller-Karneth and Ludwig Lessel provide knowledgeable and entertaining accounts of the city's buildings, their architectural and artistic history, the changes they have undergone over time, and their use as commercial, tavern, or residential houses, as factories, mills, or public buildings. The narrative also includes stories about the people who lived and worked in them. The lovingly compiled images are organized into five fictional city tours, allowing readers to explore the Alzey of our great-grandparents and grandparents.