Lohmühleninsel Gas Station, Architectural heritage gas station in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany
Description
Lohmühleninsel Gas Station is a heritage-protected filling station in Berlin's Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district. The building sits on a small island between waterways and maintains its original industrial features from the early 20th century.
History
The station was built during Berlin's industrial expansion as automobile traffic grew. It stands on an island that once marked the boundary between East and West Berlin and served as part of the city's transportation network.
Culture
The station exemplifies the preservation of industrial architecture in Berlin, maintaining its original structural elements while continuing to serve as a functional filling point.
Practical
The station remains in operation and is reachable on foot or by bicycle via the surrounding paths. The island location offers direct access routes along the waterways in this area.
Did you know?
The gas station resides on an island that once marked the border between East and West Berlin, near a canal system developed between 1845 and 1850.
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