The yard of the one of the quarters of estate/settlement Nikiszowiec. Yards are wide and long enough for playgrounds and for rest among the trees and plants, and bright - important for the coal miners. Nikiszowiec or Nikischau or Nikischenwald is a historical part of Katowice (Kattowitz) - workers estate built in the village Janow for miners, named after the pit-shaft “Nickisch” (after Kurt Nickisch) one of 14 pit-shafts of coal mine “Giesche”. Designed by Emil and Georg Zillmann from Charlottenburg.
architecture black and white cities and towns Katowice Kattowitz Nikischau Nikisz Nikiszowiec Poland Schlesien Silesia Slask
Hi,
This photo has a component of eeriness to it, but not scary just on the supernatural and strange side. The empty pair of swings had a profound effect and they stand out sharper from the rest of the photo. I really like this particular photo.
Cheers,
Gaye