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Image Not Available for On a map is marked the direction the plane will have to take to land at the Tempelhofer Airport. Large buildings and other obstacles are noted.
On a map is marked the direction the plane will have to take to land at the Tempelhofer Airport. Large buildings and other obstacles are noted.
Image Not Available for On a map is marked the direction the plane will have to take to land at the Tempelhofer Airport. Large buildings and other obstacles are noted.

On a map is marked the direction the plane will have to take to land at the Tempelhofer Airport. Large buildings and other obstacles are noted.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 17.9 x 21.9 cm (7 1/16 x 8 5/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/7827
LocationNot currently on display

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Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
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Presse-Photo
1930s
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Presse-Photo
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Presse-Photo
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Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for These antennae on the top of the building make it possible to ascertain from which direction the airplane is arriving.
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Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Two young Japanese boys watch planes take off.
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Presse-Photo
1930s
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Image Not Available for The Police Summons: A psychological photo story by Dr. Thoma: "Mr. Meier, we summoned you here because your dog makes such a lot of noise that the other tenants in your house have complained."
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Presse-Photo
c. 1932
Photograph
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Presse-Photo
1930s
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Image Not Available for For many years the buildings of the Cloister has served as storage for theatre equipment and scenery props.
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Presse-Photo
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The residential buildings along the streets are all alike; covered with wood and combine living quarters, stable and barn under one roof.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
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