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British Embassy in Berlin P_D00307_003
Filename: p_d00307_003.jpg
Size: 3834 x 5519 (9.7MB)
Date: 13th July 2016
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
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British Embassy in Berlin P_D00307_003
British Embassy, 70 Wilhelmstrasse, Berlin. The Palais Strousberg, designed by Augustus Orth, dated from 1867-8. The British government purchased it as an Embassy in 1884. Ante-room and doorway into the drawing room, photographed in 1939 before the outbreak of war. The building was demolished in 1950
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Media ID 12314374
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Historic England Archive takes us back in time to the grandeur of the British Embassy in Berlin. Standing proudly on Wilhelmstrasse, one of Berlin's most prestigious streets, this magnificent building was known as the Palais Strousberg. Designed by Augustus Orth and completed in 1867-8, it exuded elegance and sophistication. In 1884, the British government recognized its architectural splendor and purchased it to serve as their embassy. This photograph captures an ante-room and doorway leading into the drawing room, frozen in time just before the outbreak of World War II in 1939. The intricate details of this space are awe-inspiring. From ornate moldings adorning the ceiling to exquisite woodwork framing each door, every element speaks volumes about a bygone era when craftsmanship was held at a premium. The soft lighting filtering through tall windows adds an ethereal touch to this already enchanting scene. Sadly, despite its historical significance and undeniable beauty, this iconic structure met a tragic fate. Demolished in 1950 for reasons unknown to us today, all that remains are these precious photographs that allow us glimpses into its former glory. As we gaze upon this image captured by Historic England Archive, we can't help but marvel at how architecture has shaped our history and how even fleeting moments frozen on film can transport us back decades or centuries into another world entirely.
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