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Hi, I am Sig (junge1),
I was born in Dominikus- Krankenhaus in Berlin-Hermsdorf, Bezirk Reinickendorf in December 1939. Bezirk Reinickendorf was one of 20 Bezirke that made up Gross-Berlin before World War II and one of 12 Bezirke that made up former West-Berlin, the other 8 Bezirke were Russian occupied and became East-Berlin after the war. Moved from Berlin to Neurohlau (Nova Role) Sudetenland (now Czech Republic), in August 1943 (our entire block of apartment buildings was bombed out in November 1943) and returned back to Berlin in November 1945. Saw my dad the first time in my life in August/September 1946 after he returned from POW camp. Attended elementary school in Berlin-Waidmannslust, high school in Berlin-Hermsdorf, and trade school in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Was an apprentice for the trade of Klischeeaetzer (photo engraver) at Burrath & Schmidt on Friedrichstrasse between U-Bahnhof Kochstrasse (near to what later became Checkpoint Charlie) and Hallisches Tor.
While watching Allied planes supplying West-Berlin by air during the Berliner Luftbruecke in 1948-49 I developed my love for aircraft. I guess I could be considered a 'Berliner Grosschnauze", or at least I used to be.
'Wanderlust' led me to leave Berlin in summer 1960 to emigrate to Toronto, Canada and in February 1962 to move from Canada to New York City, NY, USA. In January 1963 I joined the United States Air Force, one step ahead of Uncle Sam drafting me. Became a United States citizen within 7 weeks after it became a security issue because of my military career. One day after I was sworn in as a citizen in Seattle, my entire unit left for Southeast Asia in June 1966. After nearly 5 years of active duty (extended 11 months to make it an 18 months overseas deployment) I got discharged and moved to New York City. In 1973 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona and two years later joined the Arizona Air National Guard.
Received my higher education at Arizona State University and the University of Georgia and worked for 22 years for the Arizona Department of Water Resources in various capacities. Upon military retirement in 1999 and State retirement in 2005 I looked at a number of things to keep me occupied. Traveling and joining 'renderosity' in September 2007 were a couple of them,
Sig..
Comments (40)
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
Mousson
1967 WOWWWWWWWW great image!
timtripp
remarkable sig!
tennesseecowgirl
This sure shows using ones resources. Great photo Sig.
moonrancher
This image was excellent from the beginning and has aged in a wonderful way.
zoren
nice shot..
dragonmuse
I love these glimpses into other cultures. I imagine it would be harder to find such a scene now.
tallpindo
I was looking for a place to live for 50 dollars a year in the 80's. Getting set up would be the test.
Kaartijer
Great quality picture for that year! Thanks for sharing, Sig!
Richardphotos
I recall seeing these. there were some just down the street from where I stay.excellent work Sig
Ionel
Interesting! 1967!!!
CarolSassy
The simple life. Looks comfy! Nice shot! (:
jccj56
Awesome Scene!!
MrsRatbag
They don't look exceptionally sturdy, though they do make a great photo!
tofi
Beautiful and lovely portrayal of a special way of life! Always interesting to see how others make use of their resources and get creative... Excellent composition and capture! :)
bronwyn_lea
Your pictures are so interesting. These homes are so interesting to look at. The construction of them.
beachzz
Amazing that they even stay up, but they do, at least till the next big wind. Then they just build another. They're very similar to the "palapas" of Mexico, except for the stilts. I stayed in my share of them.
thevolunteer
Nice shot Sig. The only thing is, all the bugs and things coming in during the night..... Sorry, caught that bad cold that was going around. Then got very busy. Now, even more busy. But, popping in and out from time to time. Keep up the great postings. Have a great evening. Aloha
Minda
wow! year 1967?..im glad that u show this to me sig..*I thank you sooo much to dedicate this image to me i really love it sig you are very kind..HUGS..this is really excellent shot..(i will show this to my mom so she can tell me about this place)...Thanks again.
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
junge1
@thevolunteer. We stayed in one of those overnight and it rained. It was very comfortable and there were no bugs Stella!
irakika
Very nice homes & area!
bebert
great shot
ledwolorz
Fantastic capture.
PIERRE25
Jolie capture, belle photo!
flora-crassella
ein sehr schönes Foto!
kenwas
Looks like a shot out of the WW2 period. Excellent.
JeffG7BRJ
All built with natural resources Sig, I like the fence poles, I don't think they would keep that animal in that you can just see far right. Even though they don't look it I can imagine they are quite robust. I am too fond of my creature comforts to go living in one of these though. I wonder how often they have to replace the roof. Excellent capture Sig, thanks for sharing. Bravo!!!!!
durleybeachbum
A lot of handicraft has gone into these!
emmecielle
Fantastic shot! :)