Time Capsules - Old Photographs | City view of Dresden, Germany, 1904

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	Bill Nelson
	1904

City view of Dresden, Germany, 1904

This is one of over 200 images taken in the Spring of 1904 by an unknown photographer on a tour through Europe. If you can add any information about the images or their locations, your comments are most welcome.
Picture Added on 29 May 2007.

Comments

I am not sure whether we would be able to recognise today's Dresden when comparing it with this pre WWI photo. Dresden suffered a lot from bombing raids in World War II and over 40 years as a Soviet bloc state (East Germany) must have left big scars on the city.
Added by Marcel on 30 May 2007.

The building on the left is the Hofkirche (Cathedral) and the bridge over the river Elbe is the 'Augustusbrucke' (August Bridge).

I've not been able to find more details on the other buildings (including the tower in the back) though....
Added by Marcel on 30 May 2007.

I found a contemporary photo of Dresden from a similar vantage point. Much of the city was rebuilt on the same plans. The opera house in the center is recognizably restored, as well as the cathedral. The rebuilt bridge is somewhat different. I'm curious about the interesting tower in the background at right. I haven't been able to find anything identifying it or its function.
Added by Bill Nelson on 30 May 2007.

If you found this interesting, have a look at the following groups of pictures.
Collection of photos 1904 tour Europe