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Cafe Bauer, Unter den Linden (Kranzler's Confectionary), Berlin, Germany between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of Germany

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002713615/

The image portrays a vibrant and bustling street scene from what appears to be late 19th or early 20th-century Berlin, Germany. The architecture is ornate with European design features such as intricate balconies, gabled roofs adorned with finials, and decorative window frames.

The central focus of the photo is Cafe Bauer located on Unter den Linden street, known for its association with German culture and history. Several people are seen walking along the sidewalks or gathered in groups, engaging in conversation or other social activities typical of urban life at that time period.

Vehicles such as horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles traverse the busy streets, indicating a transitional era from traditional to modern modes of transportation. Street signs, lampposts with globe lights, and flags on flagpoles embellish the scene adding to its lively atmosphere.

The overall color palette is muted yet richly detailed, reflecting an older photographic technique or post-processing that was prevalent in historical images. The presence of a photographer's signature "Kranzler" suggests it might be associated with Adolph Kranzler and his work on German cities' photochrom prints.

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