Building of the Reichsschuldenverwaltung, Administrative heritage building in Berlin-Mitte, Germany.
The Building of the Reichsschuldenverwaltung is an early 20th-century administrative structure located at Oranienstrasse 106 in Berlin-Mitte. It combines functional room layouts with architectural detailing that was typical for public buildings of its era.
Architect Bestelmeyer designed the structure between 1919 and 1924 as a financial administration center after World War I. The project emerged during a period of major urban renewal in central Berlin.
The building reflects architectural style choices that express the administrative priorities of the Weimar period. Its placement in this part of the city shows how government functions shaped the district's character.
The structure sits at the intersection of Oranienstrasse and Alte Jakobstrasse and serves as a landmark in the district's street layout. Visitors can view the facade from the street and explore the neighborhood setting of this central administrative quarter.
The building has served as a financial administration center for over a century and retained its original purpose. This continuity makes it a rare example of long-term institutional stability in Berlin's urban fabric.
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