Historical reference: Do not rely on this information. It is very old. About this collection
Arnsberg, a district in the province of Westphalia, Germany, with its chief town. The latter is built on a height near the river Ruhr, and was the capital of the ancient duchy, and a member of the Hanseatic League. A new quarter has sprung up during the present century. There are works for turning out railway plant, and for making shot, white lead, cloths, etc.