Oelde, first mentioned in the Werden land register at the end of the 9th century as "Ulithi in Dreingau," is today home to about 30,000 people, including its districts Stromberg, Lette, and Sünninghausen. The proverbial Westphalian down-to-earthness and cosmopolitanism are not contradictory in the rural surroundings; rather, they complement each other, as evidenced by the numerous successful companies, some of which operate globally, that are based in Oelde. This volume impressively illustrates the city and its daily life from 1900 to around 1970, primarily through photographs from private collections. Located on the northern edge of the Beckumer Mountains, Oelde is home to a tradition-conscious population that knows how to enjoy life with typical Westphalian humor. Browse through the city's photo album and get to know the people of Oelde!.