Schwerin - Zigarrenhaus Preussler

Schwerin is the capital German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with less than 100000 inhabitants it is the least populous of all German state capitals.

Schwerin is enclosed by lakes. In the middle part of these lakes was a settlement of the Slavic Abodrites way before 1000. The settlement was first mentioned in 1018. After Henry the Lion had defeated the Abodrites, he had the defences rebuilt and granted city rights. 1160 is therefore traditionally regarded as the "German" year of Schwerin's foundation.

Otto Preussler bought this building in 1924 and opened a tobacco and cigar shop on the ground floor. Since he was not allowed to advertise his shop with a large sign, he had the façade of the building designed with exotic smokers.

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