#Industrial and technical building #Kamenz #Germany #1934
Breite Straße 2
01917
Kamenz,
Germany
Public transport: Breite Straße
Access: Public area
Today's use: Museum
Description
Essentially, it is a simple structure. Four pillars support a roof, allowing vehicles to be refuelled in all weather conditions. The recessed rear wall with a door once served as the entrance to the cashier’s kiosk. The reinstated advertising clearly indicates that this is a facility dating from the period before the World War II.
Description
Essentially, it is a simple structure. Four pillars support a roof, allowing vehicles to be refuelled in all weather conditions. The recessed rear wall with a door once served as the entrance to the cashier’s kiosk. The reinstated advertising clearly indicates that this is a facility dating from the period before the World War II.
History
The sale of petrol began in 1925, when the owner operated roadside pump stands without a building. As business increased, it was decided to install two petrol pumps and, in 1934, to construct the simple yet effective canopy. In this way, the station became part of the company Shell, which did not exist in the GDR and was replaced by Minol.
The filling station closed in 1982 because another station was located nearby. To this day, the filling station remains in the hands of the family. The great-grandson, Ulf Berger, began restoration work in 1999, which continued until 2011. Thus, a blacksmith once again became a part of the petrol station.
Authentic colours, the original lettering, and the display of filling station equipment from the 1920s and 1930s led to the site being granted listed status. A petrol station museum is housed in the cellar of the neighbouring forge.
History
The sale of petrol began in 1925, when the owner operated roadside pump stands without a building. As business increased, it was decided to install two petrol pumps and, in 1934, to construct the simple yet effective canopy. In this way, the station became part of the company Shell, which did not exist in the GDR and was replaced by Minol.
The filling station closed in 1982 because another station was located nearby. To this day, the filling station remains in the hands of the family. The great-grandson, Ulf Berger, began restoration work in 1999, which continued until 2011. Thus, a blacksmith once again became a part of the petrol station.
Authentic colours, the original lettering, and the display of filling station equipment from the 1920s and 1930s led to the site being granted listed status. A petrol station museum is housed in the cellar of the neighbouring forge.
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