The Belle Epoque in Europe
Germany
Berlin-Friedrichshain
Otto Stahn (1859-1930)
Oberbaumbrücke (toll bridge, 1895-97)
In the 18th century, the wooden bridge demarcated the border between Berlin and Brandenburg. The bridge is designed in North German Brick Gothic, in the style of a city gate, thus reminding of its former function.
Oberbaumbrücke, literally translated, means Upper Tree Bridge. A heavy tree trunk, covered with metal spikes, blocked the river Spree at night to prevent ships to pass the border without paying taxes. (Originally there was a second one, the Lower Tree, on the opposite side of town.)
Richard Tettenberg
Former Waste Water Pumping Station
Engine Room (1880), Boiler and Dwelling House (1905)
Holzmarktstraße 31-33
Friedrich Krause (1856-1925)
Granary of the Eastern Docks (1913)
Stralauer Allee 1-2
