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Vienna by night - Ministry
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The Ministry of War in the 1st district of Vienna was built from 1909 to 1913 by Ludwig Baumann. After being completed the 'Reichskriegsministerium' (Ministry of War of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire) was relocated there. This ministry was responsible for leading and administration of the army and navy. Between WWI and WWII the building with about 3000 windows was used by the 'Bundesheer' (Federal Armed Forces) followed by the Nazi-German Wehrmacht. During WWII the building was hit by a bomb which caused only little damage. While the final battle in Vienna it was heavily damaged, but in 1952 several ministies could move there. In 1913 on its roof a radio installation was placed and short after war started in 1914 another followed which was not used at all. In 1923 after modification of the first radio installation the Ministry of War become the birthplace of austrian broadcasting.

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.dutch_postings
11/20/06 5:32 PM GMT
Ah, it is good to read that this beautifull building has a more peacefull useage nowadays, thanks for the image and the history !

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.twinkel
11/20/06 6:27 PM GMT
gosh what a story behind this beautiful building, like the way that you have bin playing with the shadows around the building, great picture Chris

Twinkel
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.jackygroen
11/20/06 7:37 PM GMT
Beautiful building Chris, glad I don't have to clean all those windows though:) Very nice capture my friend !!

Jacky
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::Anita54
11/20/06 7:37 PM GMT
A magnificent night shot Chris with perfect clarity and wonderful composition with the buildings on each side. An excellent capture with very interesting history. So glad you shared this one. Thanks
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::ResDesOK
11/20/06 7:38 PM GMT
I really enjoyed reading the history of this very historic place, Chris. You did a wonderful job photographing this magnificently beautiful building! It has a glow and great detail. Good job!
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::JQ
11/20/06 7:54 PM GMT
very nice, the building looks pristine considering what its been through! good shot and nice lighting. :-)
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::djholmes
11/21/06 12:34 AM GMT
Beautiful nice shot. Good perspective.
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::verenabloo
11/25/06 12:05 AM GMT
I really like how you got the building with all the lights, and yet on each side were the darker buildings...its kind of a natural frame...the scrollwork is wonderful to see. Thank you again CHris...Verena
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"Simplicity is Elegance" Henry David Thoreau

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