About us History Pictures about the history of the institute Pictures about history of the institute Meeting of Franz Fischer and his coworkers at the Library 1940. Meeting of Franz Fischer and his coworkers at the Library 1940. The Main Building of the Institute in 1943. The Main Building of the Institute in 1943. Handover of Nobel Prize for Prof. Karl Ziegler 1963. Handover of Nobel Prize for Prof. Karl Ziegler 1963. Wall Relief of Emil and Franz Fischer. Wall Relief of Emil and Franz Fischer. Since 2008 the institute is one of the "Historical Landmarks of Chemistry". Since 2008 the institute is one of the "Historical Landmarks of Chemistry". The new Lecture Hall Building is opened in 2010. January 30, 2013 The new Lecture Hall Building is opened in 2010. Centennial Ceremony in the Stadthalle Mülheim. August 24, 2014 Centennial Ceremony in the Stadthalle Mülheim.