Polizeipräsidium Alexanderplatz, Police headquarters building near Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany
The red-brick building complex at Alexander and Dircksenstrasse served as the central police administration facility from 1890 to the 1950s.
Between 1890 and 1945, the building known as Red Castle stood as the third largest structure in Berlin, after the city castle and parliament.
The police headquarters contained specialized departments, including the Prussian censorship authority and a registration system for missing persons established in 1896.
The building extended over 10,610 square meters of ground space and received financial support of five and a half million marks for construction.
The police headquarters maintained its own photographic department and identification service, setting standards for law enforcement across Prussia.
Location: Berlin
Inception: 1890
GPS coordinates: 52.51970,13.41530
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:27
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