Postman empties mailbox attached to a German tram. Berlin,1920.

As the sound of tram bells tolled in the streets of Berlin in 1920, a postman made his rounds, emptying the mailbox attached to one of the trams. He collected the various letters and postcards, sorting them for delivery. In a city that had changed so much in the years since the war, the postman’s job was a reminder of simpler times. Even in the midst of difficult times, the mail was still being delivered.

The mail was a crucial link to the past, connecting Berliners to family and friends all over the world. With each letter, postcard, and parcel, stories of hope and resilience were sent from the streets of Berlin.