Hôtel Buchholz. Ausstellungs-Erlebnisse der Frau Wilhelmine Buchholz

Wilhelmine Buchholz’s lively journal opens with her restless anticipation of Berlin’s grand exhibition in Treptower Park, a sprawling showcase of industry, art and architecture. Determined to turn her observations into a series of reports for a wider audience, she wrestles with her husband’s doubts and the practicalities of navigating an ever‑changing landscape of pavilions, cafés and experimental constructions.

Through witty dialogue and keen detail, she introduces a charismatic young architect whose bold ideas promise a modern twist on the fair’s design. Their conversations reveal both the excitement of new technologies and the subtle social negotiations that shape the event’s daily rhythm. As Wilhelmine sketches the bustling scenes—from children’s amusements to intricate machinery—she balances personal curiosity with a sense of duty to capture the spirit of the age.

The first part of the work reads like a vivid travelogue, offering listeners a window into the optimism, humor, and occasional frustrations of a woman documenting a pivotal moment in Berlin’s cultural life.