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Facades: Krochhochhaus building [1/22]

OBJECT INFORMATION

Info

March 30 - April 1 1990
Leipzig, Augustusplatz
Created By: Dagmar Lipper

License: Creative Commons License

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A visit to a penfriend in Leipzig, 30 March to 1 April 1990

The Krochhochhaus building, built in 1927/28 and modelled after Torre dell'Orologio in Venice, was the first high-rise building in Leipzig. Its characteristic features are the clock tower and three bell chime on the roof that were restored in 2001

Depicts

building, car, tower

Context

apartment, building, deterioration, friend, letter, parents, parking spot, surveillance, visit, youth

People/Organizations

Ministry for State Security

Places

Augustusplatz (Leipzig)

Text in image

[Omnia Vincit / Labor] [Arbeit überwindet alles]

[i]mmer dabei

[Café] am Hochhaus

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