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Unnamed Archive

Maker: Unknown

Date Made: n.d.
Country: German Democratic Republic
Materials: photograph paper
Measurements: 9 cm x 12 cm; 3 9/16 in x 4 3/4 in
Genre/Form: photograph

From a collection of 9 black and white photographs that detail certain aspects of Checkpoint Charlie, this image captures the cones, road markings, barriers, railings, traffic lights, and sign posts that organize the Checkpoint into various zones for pedestrians and vehicles. It demonstrates how people, cars, and busses were carefully and systematically funneled through the checkpoint to cross from East to West, or vice versa. The Checkpoint appeared to be empty at the time the photos were taken.

Collection/Series: Peter Bochmann Border Guard Collection
Accession Number: 2017.015.002


		

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