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Stunning Photos of East and West Berlin in 1970

As the average age of city residents rises, the West Berlin Senate is looking to recruit young skilled workers from the Federal Republic. One-fifth of West Berliners were already over 65 in 1970. The Berlin Bonus aims to attract young people to the city.

On the other hand, East Berlin was a popular destination for young people. Students who studied here preferred to stay. While some people lost their lives escaping from East Berlin.

These stunning color images captured street scenes in East and West Berlin in 1970.

#6 Marx-Engels Platz and the Council of State Building, East Berlin, February 1970

#8 The Neue Wache memorial to “victims of fascism and militarism”, East Berlin, February 1970

#18 At the observation platform next to the Berlin Wall, West Berlin, February 1970

#19 East German guard tower looking over The Wall from the West – The Death Strip, West Berlin, February 1970

#26 Ruins of the Cultural Center near the Berlin Wall, West Berlin, February 1970

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