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Post-war Berlin - Unter den Linden with traffic and trams
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Post-war Berlin - Unter den Linden with traffic and trams
Post-war Berlin - Unter den Linden with traffic and trams and bomb damage. Date: 1950
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1950 Berlin Bomb Damage Damaged Linden Post War Strasse Traffic Trams Unter
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of Post-war Berlin on Unter den Linden in 1950. The iconic boulevard, once a symbol of imperial grandeur, lies in ruins following the devastation of the Second World War. Yet, amidst the destruction, life goes on. Trams make their way through the debris, their tracks undamaged and functional, as cars and buses navigate the potholed streets. The resilient people of Berlin continue to rebuild their city, one brick at a time. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the 1950s, a decade marked by recovery and renewal. The bomb damage is evident in the shattered facades of buildings, some reduced to mere skeletons, while others display the scars of war in the form of gaping holes and missing windows. Yet, the determination of the Berliners shines through, as they work to restore their beloved city. Unter den Linden, which translates to 'under the lindens,' was once a grand processional route for royalty and dignitaries. The linden trees, which gave the street its name, are conspicuously absent in this photograph, a reminder of the destruction that once ravaged the city. However, the spirit of the people remains unbroken, as they forge ahead in the face of adversity. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as well as the indomitable nature of Berlin and its people. It offers a unique perspective into the post-war era and the challenges faced by the city and its inhabitants as they worked to rebuild their lives and their city.
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