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 (37)
auntietk
Makes me wonder how old the building is, and how old the tree is! That looks like a nice little town with lots of history to revel around in. Somebody took some care with the details, even on this small building. Nice!
jayfar
A super looking little place, lovely pic.
Jean_C
Superb place, very nice shot! The tree is beautiful too.
AZBO
Small but tidy and neat
whaleman
Not a very welcoming name is it?
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
UteBigSmile
Tolles Foto Siggi, schaut echt total verlassen aus, wo du aber auch überall herumkurvst - Lach!
bazza
Where's the tracks lol.. Nice looking station building Sig.
renecyberdoc
a real romantic place.
Cyve
Wonderful capture... Very very well done!!!
gaius
I went there just one time, the atmosphere was fabulous and your superb image gives us a good idea of what it is.
nefertiabet
Wow, great shot, love it!!!
dakotabluemoon
That's a very cute little station great shot of it.
casmindo
A great picture
ontar1
That is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dreamingbee
so interesting place and photo Sig ! thx for sharing
Faemike55
Fantastic photo of this timeless building
KarmaSong
Though the place-name sounds ominous, this appears to be reminiscent of American history. Excellent capture, Sig !
vis151
Thats cool.
farmerC
Shining shot.
bebert
adorable little station
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture of this awesome old station Sig!
sandra46
GREAT SHOT
erlandpil
nice place
UVDan
I see that and think of the old folk song how long until the train goes by here. A great study!
flavia49
marvelous image
jocko500
lol what a name. cool shot
Isabelle711
This is a wonderful site. :)) Life back then was much easier. :)))) I am glad that the building is still being used. :))) Beautiful image. :)))) I also love the big beautiful tree to the left. :))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Warm Smile In Your Heart :)))))))
Richardphotos
outstanding capture
starship64
I'm glad to see this beautiful old building is being taken care of. BTW, the Prescott & Eastern was merged into the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe around 1911, which explains the logo on the end.