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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 (32)
Cyve
Fabulous capture my friend... as always!!!
jayfar
Nice shot Sig and I feel sorry for you having to put up with being cold!! It's freezing here!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
bmac62
Like the vibe of this old place Sig... Better button up your overcoat:)
junge1
It was 51F this morning. Rain came in and the temperature dropped. Snow line is ~ 2,500-ft - my house is at about 1,100-ft elevation!
Richardphotos
most of CA had a forecast of snow including Las Vegas. very interesting subject
Barbara1337
Oh, how neat! I had to go to Google to find out where it was. Looks a lot like the ones I saw when I was in North Carolina.
Sea_Dog
Well done. Looks like a target rich environment for a photographer.
bazza
Great shot of this old store it would need to be well stocked if its the only shop for miles around
AZBO
Excellent-Love the old home made bench.
Faemike55
Very cool capture Stay warm
UVDan
Looks like a great place!
starship64
Looks like quite an interesting place.
bebert
very nice view. There no habitant ?
renecyberdoc
a real "rustique"place.
auntietk
I love places like this. Your picture makes me want to go in there and buy something. I'm sure I need at least a bottle of water and an energy bar!
farmerC
Shining.
whaleman
Excellent angle! Well done!
ontar1
Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LBJ2
Cool capture and building, Sig. Kinda old western style to it.+5
gaius
The kind of photos I ilke to take when I'm visiting the US...great one.
junge1
This is the other America - the rural America away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Here is no 'time is money' attitude, and it seems everybody - the few people we encountered- were friendly and willing to exchange a few friendly words. It was very relaxing.
flavia49
marvelous picture
UteBigSmile
~ Very nice picture ~
nefertiabet
Cool shot my friend!!! Interessting store!!!
sandra46
very nice
KarmaSong
The typical American store, for the old world citizen that I am ! An excellent capture, Sig !
dragonmuse
Always loved these old stores.
Maxidyne
Fits in very well with the gas station. Nice image Sig.
AidanaWillowRaven
Reminds me of the general store I grew up near ... It was smaller than this and was a general store, a gas station, and a post office all in one. I used trip about the wanted posters ... lol.