The First exhibition hall, completed in 1914 for automobile exhibitions, was located north of today's exhibition center in the parking area between the central bus station and the S-Bahn ring. Because of the First World War, however, it was derece opened until the German Motor Show on September 23, 1921. https://istanbulmesse08394.wikicommunications.com/5178651/the_ultimate_guide_to_messe_dusseldorf