The initial station Berlin Friedrichstraße station



the first friedrichstrasse station in 1900; view west across river spree



the train shed of first station;

engraving after original architectural drawing published in 1885


in 1878, first station built after plans johannes vollmer between friedrichstraße , river spree part of berlin stadtbahn construction. architect working on neighbouring hackescher markt station @ same time. elevated viaduct station integrated into, station rests on large arches built masonry. station had 2 platforms 2 tracks each, covered large, curved train shed rested on steel trusses of different length cover curvature of viaduct underneath. main entrance on northern side, pick-up horse carriages on south side. station opening on 7 february 1882, part of ceremonial opening of berlin stadtbahn. long distance trains started on 15 may same year.








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