Swakopmund Railway Station
Carl Schmidt · Swakopmund, Namibia · 1901
The former railway station presents an elaborate historic frontage that recalls Swakopmund’s role in the colonial railway network. Its later hotel use retained much of the architectural character, illustrating how transport infrastructure can acquire a new program while preserving a recognizable civic presence. Visiting: The German colonial station is now a hotel (Swakopmund Hotel); the facade is free to see and the lobby can usually be visited.