The Holocaust Historiography Project
Auschwitz, by J.-C. Pressac
EXTERNAL VIEWS OF KREMATORIUM I
Photo 1 Photo 1:
[Source: PMO]

The classic “picture postcard” of the northwest side of Krematorium I with the chimney appearing to emerge from the building, whereas it is in fact separate, and the steel-faced, gas-tight door with peephole, which never [sic]
Photo 2:
[PMO neg. no. 16948]

Western corner of Krematorium I in 1945 in its condition as “air raid shelter”, with no chimney and with the window of the morgue filled in. The central door gave access to the first air lock of the shelter, the second one alongside it to the medical store.
Photo 2
Photo 3 Photo 3:
[PMO neg. no. 4003]

Western corner of Krematorium I in 1946-47 with the chimney rebuilt. The window of the morgue and that providing light to the third furnace have been reinstalled.
Photo 4:
[Photo by the author, 1983]

Western corner of Krematorium I, present state.
Photo 4