This video provides insight into everyday life in Berlin-Friedrichshagen in 1987, a district in the eastern part of Berlin. It features a grocery store, Bölschestraße, small shops, the tram, the local brewery, a buy-and-sell shop, and a specialty sewing shop in Köpenick. A report on everyday life in the GDR on West German television.

The supermarkt in Berlin-Friedrichshagen supplied thousands of customers daily with food and household items, meeting the basic needs of both Berlin residents and numerous tourists.

On Bölschestraße, the central main street of Friedrichshagen, many small shops can be seen that played an important role in the daily provision for residents. The street was a bustling place of social and economic life. The tram connected the train station with the numerous excursion areas.

Another landmark of Friedrichshagen was the local brewery, which was an important part of the local economy. The beer was delivered by horse-drawn carriages on festive occasions.

Many small private shops are also featured, such as a buy-and-sell shop for used goods, which were widespread in the GDR and offered a variety of items for daily needs. In Köpenick, the video shows a specialty sewing shop known for its custom tailoring and craftsmanship, popular among the local population.

00:00 Tram
00:41 Bölschestraße
02:06 Brewery
04:00 Second Hand Store
05:11 Tailoring Shop in Köpenick
07:53 Supermarkt


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