Kurfürstendamm, Gedächtniskirche, Berlin 1952.
A wide-angle view captures the bustling traffic on Berlin's Kurfürstendamm in 1952, with the ruined tower of the Gedächtniskirche standing as a prominent landmark in the distance. The scene reveals a post-war cityscape where ornate, pre-war buildings coexist with more modern constructions. Vintage cars and military-style jeeps navigate the boulevard, which features unpaved tram tracks and a web of overhead wires. Commercial signs for German brands like BMW Service, Graetz RADIO, and TELEFUNKEN punctuate the urban landscape on a bright, partly cloudy day.
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Photo Edward Quinn, © edwardquinn.com
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