Historic buildings

The Schloss Cecilienhof, Potsdam, Germany, site of the Potsdam Conference. Soviet officers are on guard at the entrance. Schloss Cecilienhof was formerly the palace of the wife of Wilhelm II, Crown Prince of Germany. From Potsdam album, 1945.

The courtyard near the rear of Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, Germany, where the Potsdam Conference will be held. The arched passageway leads from the Russian office to the conference room. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Conference table at Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Preparations were made for the Potsdam Conference in this display in the courtyard between the main gate and entrance to the conference room at Cecilienhof Palace. The star is made of red begonias. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Conference table at Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Conference table at Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Deer statues in the garden of Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Conference room at Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference. Potsdam album, 1945.

Main entrance to the Cecilienhof Palace, Potsdam, Germany, site of the Potsdam Conference. The circular driveway leads to the main door. In the driveway the Russians planted a display of flowers in the center of which is a large red star of mixed flowers. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Corner of the Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany in which were quartered the offices and library of the American delegation. The windows on the left are those of the quarters of President Harry S. Truman. From Potsdam album, 1945.