Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (former SS Barracks, 1938–1994; Merrell Barracks, 1945–1992), Nürnberg, 1939 / 2010. The building survived the war largely intact. It is said that American soldiers fired at the eagles. During renovations in

Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (former SS Barracks, 1938–1994; Merrell Barracks, 1945–1992), Nürnberg, 1939 / 2010. The building survived the war largely intact. It is said that American soldiers fired at the eagles. During renovations in the late 1990s, a decision was made to retain them in their damaged state—though they were subsequently painted white.

Police Headquarters, Munich, 1923 / 2008. The “mug shot chair” from the 1920s remains in use. It is said that Hitler sat here after the failed Beer Hall Putsch in 1923, though the photographic records were destroyed in the 1930s.

Police Headquarters, Munich, 1923 / 2008. The “mug shot chair” from the 1920s remains in use. It is said that Hitler sat here after the failed Beer Hall Putsch in 1923, though the photographic records were destroyed in the 1930s.

Federal Constitutional Court Library, Karlsruhe, 2003 / 2007. The Federal Constitutional Court dismissed Bavaria’s bid to ban the NPD after the Interior Ministry refused to identify its informants within the party. The shelf reads “not needed, storag

Federal Constitutional Court Library, Karlsruhe, 2003 / 2007. The Federal Constitutional Court dismissed Bavaria’s bid to ban the NPD after the Interior Ministry refused to identify its informants within the party. The shelf reads “not needed, storage”; the folder is labeled “evidence for the petition to ban the NPD party.”

Delegate Lobby, Reichstag, Berlin, 1949 / 2009. Live broadcast from the German Bundestag during the ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Federal Republic of Germany. A small sign on the left reads “Mahnmal” (memorial), marking the remem

Delegate Lobby, Reichstag, Berlin, 1949 / 2009. Live broadcast from the German Bundestag during the ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Federal Republic of Germany. A small sign on the left reads “Mahnmal” (memorial), marking the remembrance of Reichstag members of the Weimar Republic who were murdered or persecuted.

Russian inscriptions in the Reichstag, Berlin 1945/2009. During the renovation following German reunification, it was decided that the Russian inscriptions left by Soviet soldiers in 1945 would remain visible in the Reichstag.

Russian inscriptions in the Reichstag, Berlin 1945/2009. During the renovation following German reunification, it was decided that the Russian inscriptions left by Soviet soldiers in 1945 would remain visible in the Reichstag.

Police Department Nr. 22, Prinzregentenplatz Munich, 1929/2009. Second floor, former living room of Hitler. Now seminar and storage room for the trophies of the police department’s soccer team.

Police Department Nr. 22, Prinzregentenplatz Munich, 1929/2009. Second floor, former living room of Hitler. Now seminar and storage room for the trophies of the police department’s soccer team.

Transformer Station, Nürnberg, 1934 / 2011. Originally constructed to supply power to the Reich Party Rally Grounds, the transformer station now houses a Burger King. A small parking sign on the left reads “Reserviert für die Hungrigen” (“Reserved fo

Transformer Station, Nürnberg, 1934 / 2011. Originally constructed to supply power to the Reich Party Rally Grounds, the transformer station now houses a Burger King. A small parking sign on the left reads “Reserviert für die Hungrigen” (“Reserved for the Hungry”).

Zeppelin Field with Tribune, Reich Party Rally Grounds, Nürnberg, 1935 / 2011. The former Reich Party Rally Grounds are frequently used as a parking area for supporters of Nürnberg’s professional football team. The stadium is located nearby.

Zeppelin Field with Tribune, Reich Party Rally Grounds, Nürnberg, 1935 / 2011. The former Reich Party Rally Grounds are frequently used as a parking area for supporters of Nürnberg’s professional football team. The stadium is located nearby.

Babelsberg Film Studio, Props department, Potsdam, 2010

Babelsberg Film Studio, Props department, Potsdam, 2010

Rest Stop, Nürnberg / Feucht, A9, Hermann Oberth Memorial. Hermann Oberth was a pioneer of aerospace engineering who worked for the Nazi regime. In the mid-1950s, his former student Wernher von Braun invited him to work in the United States. From 196

Rest Stop, Nürnberg / Feucht, A9, Hermann Oberth Memorial. Hermann Oberth was a pioneer of aerospace engineering who worked for the Nazi regime. In the mid-1950s, his former student Wernher von Braun invited him to work in the United States. From 1965 to 1967, Oberth was a member of the newly founded right-wing party NPD.