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 Leuschnerdamm in 2016 | |
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| Namesake | Wilhelm Leuschner |
| Type | Street |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
| Quarter | Mitte, Kreuzberg |
| Nearest metro station |  Moritzplatz |
| Coordinates | 52°30′17″N13°25′04″E / 52.50463909°N 13.41779816°E |
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| South end | Oranienplatz |
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