11) The authorities in East Berlin cut new crossing points, as here, not far from the Brandenburg Gate. (1989)
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Panorama of Area 3. Panning from north to south. Looking east. Segment 5.
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10) Crossing through the Berlin Wall at Checkpoint Charlie became a mere formality, as the graffiti slogan exults, and even Mickey seems to say “Willkommen” / Welcome. (1989)
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Panorama of Area 3. Panning from north to south. Looking east. Segment 4.
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Panorama of Area 3. Panning from north to south. Looking east. Segment 3.
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9) Chunks of the Wall became souvenirs, and an American from “Walla-Walla” gave voice to wordplay. (1989)
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Panorama of Area 3. Panning from north to south. Looking east. Segment 2.
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Panorama of Area 3. Panning from north to south. Looking east. Segment 1.
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8) Hammers and chisels were for rent along the Wall. Words of encouragement read “Beeilt Euch bevor SIE weg ist” / Hurry up before it is gone. (1989)