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- Tetrahedron Bottrop
The Tetrahedron Bottrop (in german “Haldenereignis Emscherblick” Tetraeder) in Bottrop (Ruhr area / Germany), composed of steel pipes and cast iron nodes, is a symbol of structural change in the region. The construction was erected on a former mining spoil tip. The slag heap on Beckstraße belongs to the generation of slag heaps known as terraced mesas. It was built between 1969 and 1993 and… Read more: Tetrahedron Bottrop - Leipzig historical photos 1940-1970
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, the city centre and prominent landmarks. All pictures are available for private, editorial and (depending… Read more: Leipzig historical photos 1940-1970 - 65 years Interbau Hansaviertel Berlin Comparison photos 1957 and 2022
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 today. The Interbau 1957 exhibition of the completed buildings, which was open to the public… Read more: 65 years Interbau Hansaviertel Berlin Comparison photos 1957 and 2022 - Interbau 1957: Hansaviertel Berlin historical photos
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 the completed buildings, which was open to the public for viewing, took place between 6… Read more: Interbau 1957: Hansaviertel Berlin historical photos - GDR Agriculture photos
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 private farmers, only agricultural production cooperatives (LPGs) run by the government. The agricultural production cooperatives… Read more: GDR Agriculture photos