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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)
starship64
The composition of this picture is just about perfect. Great work.
miztere
nice shot
Faemike55
Actually very beautiful scene Love that car
Jay-el-Jay
I remember when my Dad had an old car like that.A fine shot.
MagikUnicorn
I like this kind of shot
AidanaWillowRaven
You have a definite eye. Love the treasures you capture.
bkhook
EXCELLENT!
junge1
My first car was a 1951 Buick, similar to this one!
junge1
Paid $140 for it!
bazza
Lovely capture the car looks great a rusting beast, are you sure the owner is not still in there lol.. the sign looks great also.
bobrgallegos
An outstanding capture of this old trading post Sig!! Love the rusty old Buick!!
rachris480907
That's a very sad looking car! It needs a home. Very nice framing of this shot, Sig. And the text that accompanies your photos is always enjoyed and appreciated. Thanks for sharing!
bmac62
Neat shot Sig...this one is a 1949...checked it out:) The sign looks in much better shape than the building.
blinkings
What a great old car.
jayfar
Wonderful shot.
rocdan
WONDERFUL SHOT EXCELLENT
renecyberdoc
yeah looks like nothing goes on ther anymore,maybe dark deals at night??.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
gaius
My kind of photos ! Was I there in 2006 ? Maybe ! I had an accident and was helped by Indians who lived in Bluff, mainly the nice woman at the post office. Thanks for sharing.
nefertiabet
Fantastisch die alte Post und das Auto!!!
Maxidyne
That's so cool. The way cars were made back then what's the betting this one will still start.
dakotabluemoon
A very interesting pic here and how times have changed.
crunch01
sooo very sad this scene is repeated all along old 66
casmindo
Nice shot Sig, the Old trading posts were an important part of the rural country. The Buick may have been the last trade too.
kbrog
Excellent capture! :)
auntietk
Aside from the rust, it looks like the body is pretty straight. Maybe a project car for somebody one day! Excellent capture. You have a terrific eye for these things!
flavia49
marvelous shot
emmecielle
Interesting view! Great shot! :)
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE IMAGE!
danapommet
I like the shot and POV - to see the newer sign on the right! That is one long term restoration project sitting out front. The Pepsi sign has also seen its last day!