Model of Berlin's Stalinallee
Maker: Unknown
Date Made: 1955
Country: German Democratic Republic
Materials: cardboard; paper; adhesive; ink
Measurements: 11.5 cm x 27.5 cm x 11 cm; 4 1/2 in x 10 13/16 in x 4 5/16 in; 11.5 cm x 34 cm x 15.5 cm; 4 1/2 in x 13 3/8 in x 6 1/8 in; 9 cm x 23 cm x 11 cm; 3 9/16 in x 9 1/16 in x 4 5/16 in; 9 cm x 22 cm x 14 cm; 3 9/16 in x 8 11/16 in x 5 1/2 in; 9.5 cm x 63.5 cm x 22 cm; 3 3/4 in x 25 in x 8 11/16 in; 6.5 cm x 36 cm x 34 cm; 2 9/16 in x 14 3/16 in x 13 3/8 in; 6.5 cm x 33 cm x 14.5 cm; 2 9/16 in x 13 in x 5 11/16 in; 7.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 14.5 cm; 2 15/16 in x 8 7/16 in x 5 11/16 in; 9.5 cm x 73 cm x 10 cm
10 miniature models of Berlin's Stalinallee, now known as Karl-Marx-Allee. Notes indicate from 1955, but cardboard bases may be more recent. Models depict buildings from the North and South blocks as well as the coliseum-like circular building. Most models have affixed label on top or handwritten identification on bottom. Unclear if E Süd and C Nord buildings are missing from original set or are attached to other pieces.
Accession Number: 2012.086.001