The Old Police Headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, located at Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage near Platz der Republik, is a notable neo-baroque building constructed between 1911 and 1914. After serving as the city's police headquarters for many years, the building has been vacant since the police moved out nearly two decades ago. It is planned to be replaced by a new development.
Three tall, arched stained-glass windows with intricate metalwork and ornate designs. These windows allow light to filter through, creating a contrast between the dark interior and the illuminated glass. The windows are framed by a decorative wrought iron railing with elegant swirling patterns. The overall scene has a moody, atmospheric feel, emphasizing the historical or classical architectural style of the building.
The image depicts a pair of aged double doors with frosted and dust-covered glass panels, allowing only a faint glow to seep through. The upper windows are veiled in grime, enhancing the sense of abandonment and decay. Faint graffiti, including the word 'INK,' is etched onto one of the lower panes, hinting at the passage of time and forgotten stories. The surrounding darkness contrasts starkly with the dim light filtering through, adding to the mysterious and melancholic atmosphere.
A grand, abandoned staircase stands in silent decay, its twin flights curving elegantly and adorned with intricate wrought-iron railings. The worn steps, dust-covered and strewn with debris, evoke a haunting sense of forgotten elegance and timeworn beauty.
A long, grand staircase, which is ornately decorated with intricate metal railings. The walls are aged and peeling, showing signs of significant neglect, with graffiti adding to the dilapidated atmosphere. Light streams in through large, damaged windows along the walls, highlighting the dust and decay. The overall impression is one of faded grandeur and abandonment.
The picture reveals a dilapidated staircase with a faded, yellow metal railing. Next to the stairs is an old, glass-fronted elevator shaft, which has graffiti on it, including the word "Rebel". The overall state of disrepair suggests a building of neglect. The scene evokes a sense of age, decay, and perhaps a hint of rebelliousness due to the graffiti.
A long, dimly lit corridor. The walls are covered in graffiti, and the paint is peeling from the ceiling. The doors along the corridor are mostly closed, and the overall atmosphere is one of decay and abandonment. A sense of mystery and perhaps unease is evoked.
A long, dimly lit hallway, which is lined with numerous doors, many of which are damaged or ajar. The walls are marked with extensive graffiti, adding to the derelict atmosphere. The overall mood is one of decay, mystery, and potential neglect or abandonment.
The scene presents a dark, abandoned room with graffiti on the walls. Sunlight streams through a window, illuminating parts of the room and highlighting the graffiti, which consists of abstract shapes and a stylized face. The room appears empty and neglected. The overall mood is somber and mysterious.
A view from within a spiraling staircase, which is grey concrete with brass railings. The perspective is looking down and slightly inward, giving a sense of depth and the infinite repetition of the winding structure. The overall tone is muted and somewhat melancholic, emphasizing the architectural design and the feeling of isolation within the structure.
Eye-level view of a weathered exterior wall of the abandoned, adorned police headquarters with graffiti and featuring an old metal staircase.