Exclusive historic photos from the former GDR (German Democratic Republic). The photo agency frontalvision offers thousands of rare pictures going back to the 1940s. DDR Picture Archive: Historical GDR photos and images for direct use: The GDR photos focus on political and social life, but also on landscapes and architecture, cities, regions and landmarks. News about the latest image galleries can be found on this page. All photos can be provided directly for flexible use upon request. All photos can be provided directly for flexible use upon request. All historical photos can be researched, requested / purchased and downloaded directly from the image database: www.frontalvision.com
Leipzig looks back on a fascinating history with significant cultural, economic and architectural milestones. The GDR period in particular occupies a unique place in Leipzig’s history and our historical photos offer valuable insights into the past. Here you will find historical photographs of the Leipzig Trade Fair, the railway station, […]
Leipzig historical photos 1940-1970 Details »
As part of the International Building Exhibition in Berlin in 1957 (Interbau 1957 / or IBA 57), a new residential area was created in Berlin (West Berlin) between the Spree and the large Tiergarten: The Hansaviertel (Hansa Quarter). Prominent and well-known architects created their own style, which is still preserved
65 years Interbau Hansaviertel Berlin Comparison photos 1957 and 2022 Details »
After the destruction of the Second World War, a new residential area was created in West Berlin: Between the Spree and the large Tiergarten as part of the International Building Exhibition in Berlin in 1957 (Interbau 1957 / or IBA 57). The Hansaviertel (Hansa Quarter). The Interbau 1957 exhibition of
Interbau 1957: Hansaviertel Berlin historical photos Details »
Agriculture in the GDR was an important part of the economy and daily life. The government placed great emphasis on agricultural production to supply the population with food and to meet the demand for raw materials for industrial production. Agriculture was centralised and controlled by state corporations. There were no
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A federal road (B1) many faces and above all many names. In the heart of Berlin, in the Berlin districts of Mitte and Friedrichshain, lies today’s Karl-Marx-Allee, named after the philosopher and social theorist Karl Marx. Built around 1700, it was given the name Große Frankfurter Straße before it was
Stalinallee in East Berlin photos 1949 to 1961 Details »
Holidays in the GDR looked more diverse than one might think. Even if travelling to “western” countries was not possible, the German Democratic Republic and countries like Bulgaria or Hungary offered many recreational opportunities. Whether it was a holiday at the Baltic Sea, for example at the beach of Warnemünde,
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