A so-called intermediate institution was established in Andernach as part of the National Socialist euthanasia program. From 1941, mentally impaired persons from Andernach and the surrounding area were admitted here, who were then transferred to the Hadamer killing center and institutions further east and murdered.

The Spiegel-Container was erected in 1996 in memory of the victims. The exterior is reminiscent of the transport vehicles of the euthanasia program, while the interior is covered with mirrors. The names of all identified victims are inscribed on the mirrors inside the memorial.

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