Original Third Reich Heinrich Hoffmann Photo Postcard Adolf Hitler Straße WWII Nazi German NSDAP

Offered here is an original Third Reich-era photographic postcard produced by the famous photographer Heinrich Hoffmann, one of the most well-known publishers of period imagery in Germany.
This striking image captures a street scene in Kolmar (Alsace) prominently labeled “Adolf-Hitler-Straße”, reflecting the renaming of streets during the Third Reich period. The photograph shows an impressive architectural streetscape with detailed historic buildings, pedestrians, and a tram moving through the city, giving a vivid snapshot of daily life during the era.
The composition is exceptionally sharp and well-balanced, with strong contrast typical of Hoffmann’s photographic work. Pieces like this are highly collectible due to their clear political-era street naming, urban setting, and direct connection to one of the most important photographic publishers of the time.
Key Details:

Type: Original photographic postcard (Echte Fotografie) 
Photographer/Publisher: Heinrich Hoffmann, München 
Location: Kolmar (Alsace) 
Street Name Shown: Adolf-Hitler-Straße 
Era: Third Reich period (circa late 1930s–early 1940s) 
Format: Standard postcard size 

Back Markings (Translated):

“Echte Fotografie” = “Real Photograph” 
“Nachdruck verboten” = “Reproduction prohibited” 
Publisher line: Photo Hoffmann, Munich, Friedrichstr. 34 

Condition:

Good original condition 
Light age toning and minor handling wear 
Some faint marks on reverse 
No major damage 

(See photos for exact condition and details)
Collector Notes:
This is a desirable and historically significant Third Reich postcard featuring:

Official-era renamed street (Adolf-Hitler-Straße) 
Urban architecture and transportation (tram scene) 
Direct attribution to Heinrich Hoffmann, making it more collectible than standard issue cards 

Highly sought after by collectors of:

Third Reich ephemera 
WWII German postcards 
Hoffmann photography 
Occupied/annexed territory material (Alsace/Kolmar) 

Keywords:
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