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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..
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Comments (37)
kittybabe
great work very nice capture
Bossie_Boots
A fantastic capture and thank you for the info its quite interesting superb work !!
bazza
Nice shot wasn't worth him rebuilding after the fire? Looks like a solid sort of external to this building..
junge1
The wealthy moved away from Santa Tereza to other places!
fallen21
Amazing capture!
erlandpil
very nice capture erland
farmerC
Shining.
nefertiabet
Great shot and info!!! Have a nice weekend, hugs Elke
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
bluedarkmoon
Very stunning and wonderful shot !!!
Feliciti
wonderful mood in this shot !!looks like a place/building they tell us many things !!
Faemike55
Fascinating capture and story, sig thanks
Sea_Dog
Looks like a fascinating place and I can imagine the views are stunning. Nice work
mariogiannecchini
Great shot and info!!! Fantastic capture and very beautiful place !
debbielove
Great view, you have taken a POV and used it well Like! Super skyscape behind as well Sig, well done! Rob
annie5
Magnificent capture! Thanks for the info :)
virginiese
it sure was a beautiful house ! great capture Sig : I love the light !
MagikUnicorn
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wotan
Very cool colors and lighting!
flavia49
interesting image and info!
kbrog
Excellent capture! :)
lyron
Nice shot!!!
drifterlee
Cool shot!
tennesseecowgirl
Love how you captured this.
sandra46
great shot
carlx
Great capture, light and textures!!!
Mikan
Would love to come there at some point, stay a while and find the history behind it. Fine picture!
npauling
A great looking ruin and it looks to have a wonderful view from here too.
flora-crassella
wonderful picture!!!!
Minda
VEry Nice captured sig i love this..