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 (38)
0rest4wicked
Looks to be in great shape if it was no longer in use. A great find!
bazza
This is a great shot of this oven Sig, it does look like its in still good condition.
jayfar
Crumbs!!!! Great shot Sig.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
erlandpil
Superb capture erland
jgkane
Well spotted, Sig. With a dry climate,it would probably last for a generation. Nice to see details of something we would probably not even get to see on a TV documentary. Thanks for sharing this shot. Warm regards, from a chilly, but dry-so-far, Glasgow, John.
lyron
Cool capture!!!
renecyberdoc
should have tried a little barbacoa.
flaviok
Excelente captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
dakotabluemoon
Most interesting shot and to think of trying to use that in today's world just blows the mind.
Faemike55
Very cool object
debbielove
Cool.. What can I say! I mean, I just honestly saw one of these in a western I watched last night lol Good one Sig...Brings it home... Rob.
crunch01
great shot.. you documenting this stuff is very important.. bet it could make a killer chocolate cake :o)
vis151
That is awesome!
Flint_Hawk
A wonderful discovery!
flavia49
great capture
Jean_C
Splendid shot and document!
kbrog
Excellent capture! :)
UteBigSmile
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture of this horno Sig!
Crudelitas
I am sure that the bread tasted very well ... A beautiful photo!
drifterlee
Very cool shot!
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE IMAGE!
bkhook
Very cool, history in the making.
npauling
It looks as though they could get a lot in this oven. An excellent capture.
auntietk
Such an interesting thing to be able to see! A great capture.
adrie
Cool capture and view my friend.
farmerC
Shining.
rachris480907
Very interesting photo and text. I always enjoy the histories you give with your pictures.
mgtcs
Marvelous place and shot my friend, excellent work, adorable one!