Schlüterstraße 45, Heritage hotel in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Germany
Schlüterstraße 45 is a five-story residential and commercial building in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district of Berlin. The structure features classical European architectural elements and historically contained apartments, studios, and commercial spaces distributed across its floors.
The building was constructed in 1912 by the construction company Boswau & Knauer for Robert Leibbrand, a representative of Stuttgart Life Insurance. During World War II, it became the headquarters of the Reich Chamber of Film in 1942 after bombing destroyed their previous location.
The building once served as a creative hub where photographers worked and collaborated in their studios. This mixed-use arrangement with living and working spaces reflected how artistic professionals lived during the early 1900s.
The property is conveniently located in a central district of Berlin with good public transportation access nearby. Shops, restaurants, and other services are found in the surrounding area, providing visitors with good infrastructure for exploring the neighborhood.
Photographer Yva used space on the upper floors as her studio and workplace in the early decades of the 1900s. She later became an important mentor to photographer Helmut Newton during his formative years.
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