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The Wall Map Berlin
Maker: Gerd Glanze
Date Made: after 1996
Country: German
Materials: paper
Measurements: 42 cm x 60 cm; 16 9/16 in x 23 5/8 in
Language: German; English; Spanish; French; Chinese; Italian; Japanese
Genre/Form: map
This is a tourist map which shows the city of Berlin divided into Western and Eastern sectors The wall separating the city was built in August, 1961, by the East German government to prevent emigration and defection westward. The map depicts notable historical and contemporary landmarks, as well as the city's four sections, various neighborhoods, and main streets. Guard tower locations and wall checkpoints are marked by numbers 1-12. A diagram of the structure of the Berlin Wall can be seen in the upper right corner showing the multiple layers of security. The back side has information on the division of Germany, the construction of the Wall, locations where the Berlin Wall still stands, and general tourist advice which has been translated into 7 languages. This information is bordered by multiple photographs depicting important events that occurred along the border between East and West Berlin.
Collection/Series: Peter Bochmann Border Guard Collection
Accession Number: 2017.015.011