Computer History Museum recalls ‘astonishing’ retro haul recovered from abandoned German warehouse — over 2,000 artifacts spanning the 1930s to 1980s required seven tractor-trailers after a WWII bomb scare

The Computer History Museum has uncovered a significant collection of historical computing artifacts. The items, found in a long-abandoned warehouse in Castrop-Rauxel, Germany, date back to the 1930s through the 1980s. The collection includes over 2,000 pieces that required seven tractor-trailers to transport. The discovery was made after a temporary halt due to a WWII bomb scare. The artifacts represent a crucial period in the evolution of computing technology. The museum considers this find one of its most valuable in recent years. This recovery highlights the importance of preserving technological history for future generations.

The collection provides a rare glimpse into the development of computing over several decades.