Nachtrag zur S-Bahn
By: Renate von Mangoldt
Edition: 1. Aufl.
Publisher: Steidl
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Göttingen
Language: ger
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9783869301907
Subjects: Buildings, structures; S-Bahn Berlin GmbH; Buildings; Deutsche Reichsbahn (Germany : East); Railroads; Railroad stations; Equipment and supplies; Pictorial works; Architectural photography
Description: After World War II, the entire S-Bahn Berlin belonged to the East German Reichsbahn, and whoever entered its railroad stations in the western sectors of Berlin was confronted with the socialst reality of the other side.  As the city settled into its Cold War division after the Wall was erected and West Berliners generally boycotted the system, buildings and tracks fell into decay and disrepair.  Photographer Renate Mangoldt visited many S-Bahn stations in West Berlin in 1981, photographing them as a document of their condition, the times and atmosphere.