It was founded only a few years before by Elias Eller when he relocated the Zionites there from Elberfeld.
As with other districts of Wuppertal, Ronsdorf was heavily destroyed during the allied bombings of World War II on the night of May 29, 1943.
[2][3] Therefore only a few old buildings (like the typical black and white timber-framed "Bergisches Haus") remain today.
The "Liefersack" is a bi-annual festival (odd years), organised by local clubs and businesses.
[5] In the even years, the "Ronsdorfer Bürgerfest" takes place, which has the character of a fair.