Breitkopfbecken, Retention basin and garden monument in Reinickendorf, Germany
The Breitkopfbecken features an oval-shaped water basin surrounded by green spaces, pathways, and recreational areas in northern Berlin's residential district.
Constructed in the early 1930s under architect Erwin Barth's direction, this site evolved from a natural depression called Ehl-Pfuhl into a modern water management facility.
The name derives from Bernhard Christoph Breitkopf, founder of a Leipzig music publishing house, connecting the site to Germany's cultural heritage.
Located near U-Bahnhof Residenzstraße station, the basin includes a renovated playground, walking paths, and serves as a critical stormwater management system.
During winters before 1900, the pond functioned as an ice harvesting location, with records showing commercial operations by ice dealer Nowicki.
Location: Reinickendorf
Architects: Erwin Barth
GPS coordinates: 52.57290,13.36292
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:15
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Dorfkirche Reinickendorf
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Gustav-Freytag-Schule
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St. Marien-Kirche
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Klemkepark
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Evangeliumskirche
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Postgebäude Residenzstraße 24
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Pan I (Pan with double flute)
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Ruhender Mann
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Bauernhof Müller
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Hilfswerk-Siedlung
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Mietshäuser Alt-Reinickendorf 61–62
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