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Wismar, in 1994, seemed to be slightly behind Schwerin in the influx of West German money.
Still, it was an interesting port city at an interesting time in history...

TRAVEL: 1994 -

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Markt Square with its elaborate Wasserkunst/waterworks (right) built between 1580 and 1602, Wismar, Mecklenburg, Germany, 1994.
The fancy building in the center is known as the "Old Swede" from Wismar's Sweedish period, 1648-1803.



Street scene, Wismar, Mecklenburg, Germany, 1994.



Canal building, Wismar, Mecklenburg, Germany, 1994.



Waterfront area with old cannon, Wismar, Mecklenburg, Germany, 1994.



Nadine and I at a waterfront cafe, Wismar, Mecklenburg, Germany, 1994.



Nadine and her mother, Marita, walking along the street, Wismar, Mecklenburg, Germany, 1994.
Notice the "post-wall" construction area, typical of old East German towns at this time.



Street scene with St. Mary's in background, Wismar, Mecklenburg, Germany, 1994.



Old building with St. Mary's tower in the background, Wismar, Mecklenburg, Germany, 1994.



Windmill in the countryside near Wismar, Mecklenburg, Germany, 1994.




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