Dammsee
Dammsee is a town in The Osmoor, founded 1551. It had a population of 12,432 at the 2026 census.
Dammsee is a town of The Osmoor. Its officers make the annual return to the Ministry of the Interior; its clocks are licensed by the Ministry of Chronology. Births registered there since the founding of the state are counted in the box at the side; the census returns follow.
Geography
Population by census
| Census | Population |
|---|---|
| 1810 | 1,564 |
| 1820 | 1,876 |
| 1830 | 2,299 |
| 1840 | 2,745 |
| 1847 | 3,071 |
| 1850 | 3,233 |
| 1860 | 3,750 |
| 1870 | 4,423 |
| 1880 | 5,019 |
| 1890 | 5,608 |
| 1900 | 6,406 |
| 1910 | 7,123 |
| 1920 | 7,892 |
| 1930 | 8,847 |
| 1940 | 9,551 |
| 1950 | 10,229 |
| 1960 | 10,893 |
| 1970 | 11,474 |
| 1980 | 12,016 |
| 1990 | 12,293 |
| 2000 | 12,490 |
| 2010 | 12,540 |
| 2020 | 12,546 |
| 2026 | 12,432 |
Districts and streets
- Chapel Row (street)
- Church Lane (street)
- Garrison Square (street)
- New Gate Lane (street)
- Old Gate Quay (street)
- Printer Street (street)
- School Gate (street)
- Star Street (street)
History
- 23 June 2026: Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Lane, Dammsee. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. Concerning New Gate Lane.[1]
- 10 June 2026: The harvest at Dammsee is reported the best in memory. Grain is 3 pfen the measure. Concerning School Gate.[2]
- 8 April 2026: The paper mill at Dammsee burns through the night. 53 men are out of work. Concerning Printer Street.[3]
- 19 March 2026: A storm strips roofs in Dammsee and fells the old lime in Church Lane. Concerning Church Lane.[4]
- 15 March 2026: A new school opens at Dammsee with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. Concerning New Gate Lane.[5]
- 14 March 2026: Workers at the weaving shed in Dammsee stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days. Concerning School Gate.[6]
- 16 October 2025: The road between Dammsee and Grautal is metalled at a cost of 70,000 marka. Concerning Old Gate Quay.[7]
- 29 July 2025: Workers at the foundry in Dammsee stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days. Concerning Printer Street.[8]
- 3 April 2025: Wendl Haulage is acquired by Melten & Kamm Machine Works. Concerning Melten & Kamm Machine Works, Wendl Haulage.[9]
- 10 January 2025: The first television set in Dammsee is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Printer Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. Concerning Printer Street.[10]
- 22 June 2024: The telegraph reaches Dammsee. The first message sent is the front-line report. Concerning Old Gate Quay.[11]
- 16 April 2024: The Dammsee council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Printer Street. Concerning Printer Street.[12]
- 9 April 2024: The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Dammsee. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Concerning Church Lane.[13]
- 2 April 2024: A cart overturns in Star Street, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Eisenheim, is taken to hospital. Concerning Star Street.[14]
- 12 November 2023: A fire in Chapel Row at Dammsee destroys 3 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. Concerning Chapel Row.[15]
- 8 July 2023: Ilgen Logistics is founded at Dammsee by Noah Ilgen. Concerning Ilgen Logistics, Noah Ilgen.[16]
- 27 May 2023: The Dammsee council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Chapel Row. Concerning Chapel Row.[17]
- 25 February 2023: Electric light is switched on in the market square at Dammsee. Concerning Old Gate Quay.[18]
- 7 February 2023: The first television set in Dammsee is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Printer Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. Concerning Printer Street.[19]
- 1 February 2023: The Ostra rises 20 centimetres above its mark at Dammsee. Cellars in School Gate are flooded. Concerning School Gate.[20]
- 31 January 2023: The bells of Dammsee church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Concerning New Gate Lane.[21]
- 28 August 2022: A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Dammsee. There are 4 arrests. Concerning Printer Street.[22]
- 24 July 2022: A fire in New Gate Lane at Dammsee destroys 8 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost. Concerning New Gate Lane.[23]
- 19 July 2022: A cart overturns in Old Gate Quay, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Tarnmoor, is taken to hospital. Concerning Old Gate Quay.[24]
- 12 February 2022: A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Dammsee so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. Concerning New Gate Lane.[25]
- 29 September 2021: The brewery at Dammsee burns through the night. 30 men are out of work. Concerning Garrison Square.[26]
- 20 September 2021: A cart overturns in Garrison Square, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Tarnmund, is taken to hospital. Concerning Garrison Square.[27]
- 5 April 2021: Quast Logistics is founded at Dammsee by Simone Quast. Concerning Quast Logistics, Simone Quast.[28]
- 28 January 2021: A cart overturns in New Gate Lane, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Vellmar, is taken to hospital. Concerning New Gate Lane.[29]
- 20 November 2020: The autumn fair opens at Dammsee. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Concerning New Gate Lane.[30]
- 26 October 2020: The road between Dammsee and Norrbruck is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka. Concerning Old Gate Quay.[31]
- 24 October 2020: A motor omnibus service begins between Dammsee and Oberholt. Concerning Star Street.[32]
- 20 October 2020: Dammsee Savings Bank is founded at Dammsee by Timo Jann. Concerning Dammsee Savings Bank, Timo Jann.[33]
- 23 September 2020: A motor omnibus service begins between Dammsee and Hochstadt. Concerning Star Street.[34]
- 29 July 2020: A motor omnibus service begins between Dammsee and Sandfeld. Concerning Old Gate Quay.[35]
- 19 June 2020: The bells of Dammsee church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Concerning Printer Street.[36]
- 2 June 2020: The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Dammsee. Cellars in Star Street are flooded. Concerning Star Street.[37]
- 28 April 2020: Lenz Eel Canning is wound up. 521 jobs are lost at Dammsee. Concerning Lenz Eel Canning.[38]
- 17 December 2019: The road between Dammsee and Sudholt is metalled at a cost of 70,000 marka. Concerning Printer Street.[39]
- 9 December 2019: Dammsee library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals. Concerning School Gate.[40]
Notable people
- Ottmar Fenn, farmer, Member of the Assembly (1736 to 1813)
- Ottmar Rachsas, tailor, Member of the Assembly (1746 to 1816)
- Edvard Rusk, farm labourer, Member of the Assembly (1751 to 1809)
- Aurel Brack, peat cutter, Member of the Assembly (1763 to 1811)
- Edvard Brenn, miner, Member of the Assembly (1769 to 1822)
- Edvard Krillmann, labourer, Member of the Assembly (1771 to 1822)
- Matthis Reller, farmer, Minister of Foreign Affairs (1774 to 1852)
- Aurel Wendl, farmer, Member of the Assembly (1775 to 1838)
- Aurel Mahler, housekeeper, Member of the Assembly (1778 to 1844)
- Ottmar Hallin, labourer, Member of the Assembly (1783 to 1845)
- Aurel Hallin, labourer, Member of the Assembly (1784 to 1861)
- Matthis Staten, miller, Member of the Assembly (1784 to 1839)
- Piet Fenn, farmer, Member of the Assembly (1784 to 1848)
- Gustav Grau, carter, Member of the Assembly (1790 to 1853)
- Aurel Kistsauch, teacher, Member of the Assembly (1794 to 1855)
- Jorn Quast, farmer, Member of the Assembly (1796 to 1853)
- Ottmar Rusk, housekeeper, Member of the Assembly (1800 to 1862)
- Werner Brenn, clerk, Member of the Assembly (1804 to 1851)
- Bertil Marrow, farm labourer, Member of the Assembly (1805 to 1844)
- Hendrik Stiegl, soldier, Member of the Assembly (1806 to 1879)
Economy
- Beiler Department Store, retail, est. 1891 · IPR
- Kellner Import, trading, est. 1901 · KET
- Dammsee Wine Cellars, wine, est. 1916 · GPZ
- Dammsee Dairy, food, est. 1944 · FJL
- Ehrlich & Sons, Brewers, brewing, est. 1961 · EHRL
- Vellmar Mutual, insurance, est. 1969 · FST
- Dammsee Wine Cellars, wine, est. 1972 · WCJ
- Graugrau Media, media, est. 1974 · IKC
- Falk Radio, radio, est. 1983 · FAO
- Dammsee Motor Works, engineering, est. 1986 · BEU
- Dammsee Weaving Company, textiles, est. 1987 · JCV
- Wendl Clockworks (Licensed), clocks, est. 1987 · BIB
- Fuchs & Hosteit, Merchants, trading, est. 1989 · FUC
- Tickel Builders, construction, est. 1990 · TICK
- Fenn Builders, construction, est. 1992 · SSF
- Dammsee Mills, milling, est. 1998 · FVR
- Dammsee Chronometric, clocks, est. 1999 · DAC
- Dammsee Television, media, est. 2001 · UOU
- Ort & Nepo, retail, est. 2003 · ORO
- Kesselhöh Iron Company, iron, est. 2003 · OEK
External links
- Street directory and telephone book, National Archive
- Timetable: railway, omnibus and tram · trains to Vellmar
- Homes for sale · to let · hotels · restaurants · holiday stays
- Vacancies · second-hand
References
- ^ “Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Lane, Dammsee. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 23 June 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The harvest at Dammsee is reported the best in memory. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 10 June 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The paper mill at Dammsee burns through the night. 53 men are out of work.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 8 April 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A storm strips roofs in Dammsee and fells the old lime in Church Lane.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 19 March 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A new school opens at Dammsee with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 15 March 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Workers at the weaving shed in Dammsee stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 14 March 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The road between Dammsee and Grautal is metalled at a cost of 70,000 marka.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 16 October 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Workers at the foundry in Dammsee stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 29 July 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Wendl Haulage is acquired by Melten & Kamm Machine Works.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 3 April 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The first television set in Dammsee is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Printer Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The telegraph reaches Dammsee. The first message sent is the front-line report.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The Dammsee council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Printer Street.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Dammsee. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A cart overturns in Star Street, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Eisenheim, is taken to hospital.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A fire in Chapel Row at Dammsee destroys 3 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Ilgen Logistics is founded at Dammsee by Noah Ilgen.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The Dammsee council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Chapel Row.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Electric light is switched on in the market square at Dammsee.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 25 February 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The first television set in Dammsee is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Printer Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The Ostra rises 20 centimetres above its mark at Dammsee. Cellars in School Gate are flooded.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The bells of Dammsee church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Dammsee. There are 4 arrests.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 28 August 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A fire in New Gate Lane at Dammsee destroys 8 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 24 July 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A cart overturns in Old Gate Quay, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Tarnmoor, is taken to hospital.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Dammsee so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The brewery at Dammsee burns through the night. 30 men are out of work.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 29 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A cart overturns in Garrison Square, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Tarnmund, is taken to hospital.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Quast Logistics is founded at Dammsee by Simone Quast.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A cart overturns in New Gate Lane, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Vellmar, is taken to hospital.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 28 January 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The autumn fair opens at Dammsee. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The road between Dammsee and Norrbruck is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 26 October 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A motor omnibus service begins between Dammsee and Oberholt.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Dammsee Savings Bank is founded at Dammsee by Timo Jann.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A motor omnibus service begins between Dammsee and Hochstadt.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A motor omnibus service begins between Dammsee and Sandfeld.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 29 July 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The bells of Dammsee church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Dammsee. Cellars in Star Street are flooded.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Lenz Eel Canning is wound up. 521 jobs are lost at Dammsee.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The road between Dammsee and Sudholt is metalled at a cost of 70,000 marka.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Dammsee library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2026.