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Behiç Bey Lodgings
Year of Service: 1920s (estimated)
Architect: Unknown
Purpose: Residential lodgings

• Built within the boundaries of the railway station facilities for accommodation purposes.

Behiç Bey Lodgings
Source: Atılgan Blog
First Station Building
Year of Service: 1872
Architect: Giovanni Battista Barborini (possibly)
Structure: A two-story wooden building

• Until 1939, it existed together with Haydarpaşa Railway Station.

First Station Building
Source: İBB Atatürk Library, Rare Works Collection, Krt_012307
First Station Building
The renovated version with the addition of a third floor and a modified façade layout. Source: İBB Atatürk Library, Rare Works Collection, Krt_004423

• The renovated version with the addition of a third floor and a modified façade layout.

Power Plant
Year of Service: 1903
Architect: Unknown
Structure: Two-storey

• It consists of two independent sections: a two-storey hangar that generates electricity and an office.

Power Plant
Source: İBB Atatürk Library, Rare Works Collection, Krt_004504
Power Plant
Source: "Istanbul University Rare Books Library, https://nek.istanbul.edu.tr/ekos/FOTOGRAF/90533---0014.jpg.
Silo A
Year of Service: 1902
Architect: Unknown

• In the years before reinforced concrete was widely used, it was built using this technique. It was used as a grain silo.

Silo A Historical
Source: İBB Atatürk Library, Rare Works Collection, Krt_004504
Silo A Current
Source: "Istanbul University Rare Books Library, https://nek.istanbul.edu.tr/ekos/FOTOGRAF/90533---0014.jpg.
Customs Building
Year of Service: 1902
Architect: Emile Faracci (possibly)
Customs Building
Source: Istanbul University Rare Books Library, https://nek.istanbul.edu.tr/ekos/FOTOGRAF/90533---0011.jpg.
Port Police Station
Year of Service: 1903
Architect: Emile Faracci (possibly)
Silo A Historical
Source: Istanbul University Rare Books Library, https://nek.istanbul.edu.tr/ekos/FOTOGRAF/90533---0010.jpg.
Port Administration Building
Year of Service: Early 1900s
Architect: Unknown
In the years before reinforced concrete was widely used, it was built using this technique. It was used as a grain silo.
Port Administration Building Historical
Source: Istanbul University Rare Books Library, https://nek.istanbul.edu.tr/ekos/FOTOGRAF/90533---0012.jpg.
Muhacır Guest House
Year of Service: 1903-1908
Architect: Architect Kemalettin
Structure: Masonry Building

• The term 'Muhacir' refers to individuals who migrated to Turkey, either as part of population exchanges or unidirectional migration, from Balkan countries such as Greece, Bulgaria, Albania, and Yugoslavia.

• It represents the First National Architectural Movement of Turkey.

Muhacır Guest
Source: Istanbul University Rare Books Library, https://nek.istanbul.edu.tr/ekos/FOTOGRAF/90533---0011.jpg.
Military Outpost
Year of Service: 1903
Architect: Emile Faracci

• Railway tracks were used in the roof supports of the structure.

• Most of it has survived to the present day.

Silo A Historical
Source: Istanbul University Rare Books Library, https://nek.istanbul.edu.tr/ekos/FOTOGRAF/90533---0009.jpg.
Storage Facility
Year of Service: Early 1900's

• Railway tracks were used in the roof supports of the structure.

• Most of it has survived to the present day.

Storage Facility
Source: Istanbul University Rare Books Library, https://nek.istanbul.edu.tr/ekos/FOTOGRAF/90533---0003.jpg
Storage Facility
Source: İBB Atatürk Library, Rare Works Collection, Krt_006937
Silo D
Year of Service: 1960
Architect: Unknown

• The fourth silo built as part of the port expansion in 1960.

• Modern concrete construction technique was used for increased storage capacity.

Silo D
Source: Port Authority Archives
Haydarpaşa Train Station
Year of Service: 1908
Architect: Otto Ritter ve Helmuth Cuno
Structure: Masonry and Stone Building

• Designed in Neo-Renaissance style, it's one of the iconic landmarks of Istanbul, historically serving as a gateway connecting Istanbul with Anatolia.

Haydarpaşa Train Station Historical
Source: İBB Atatürk Library, Rare Works Collection
Silo
Year of Service: 1907

• The third of four adjacent silos, constructed in 1907.

Haydarpaşa Train Station Historical
Source: İBB Atatürk Library, Rare Works Collection
Customs Building - 1917 Damage
Year of Service: 1902
Architect: Emile Faracci (possibly)
Damage Status: Completely destroyed in 1917 explosion.

• During World War I, the station and port area became a crucial center for weapons and supplies.

On September 6, 1917, ammunition loaded onto freight trains was hit by gunfire, causing a massive explosion.

• It suffered significant damage in the explosion and was subsequently demolished, not surviving to the present day.

Customs Building - 1917 Damage
Source: SALT Research, AHISTDIV00164.
Port Police Station
Year of Service: 1903
Architect: Emile Faracci (possibly)
Damage Status: Heavily damaged in the 1917 explosion

• During World War I, the station and port area became a crucial center for weapons and supplies. On September 6, 1917, ammunition loaded onto freight trains was hit by gunfire, causing a massive explosion.

• It suffered significant damage in the explosion and was subsequently demolished, not surviving to the present day.

Port Administration Building - 1917 Damage
Year of Service: Early 1900s
Architect: Unknown
Damage Status: Damaged in the 1917 explosion
p>• During World War I, the station and port area became a crucial center for weapons and supplies. On September 6, 1917, ammunition loaded onto freight trains was hit by gunfire, causing a massive explosion.

• It suffered significant damage in the explosion and was subsequently demolished, not surviving to the present day. Today, a new building has been constructed in its place.

Silo A - 1917 Damage
Year of Service: 1902
Damage Status: Damaged in the 1917 explosion

• The Silo structures suffered moderate damage during the 1917 explosion.

Silo A Historical
Source: İBB Atatürk Library, Rare Works Collection, Krt_004504
Silo B - 1917 Damage
Year of Service: 1906
Damage Status: Damaged in the 1917 explosion

• The Silo structures suffered moderate damage during the 1917 explosion.

Silo A Historical
Source: İBB Atatürk Library, Rare Works Collection
Silo - 1917 Damage
Year of Service: 1906
Damage Status: Damaged in the 1917 explosion

• The Silo structures suffered moderate damage during the 1917 explosion.

Silo A Historical
Source: SALT Research, AHISTDIV00164.
Silo A Historical
Source: SALT Research, AHISTDIV00164.
Archaeological Findings
Discovery Period: 2018- Present (2025)
Type: Ancient Khalkedon

• Archaeological excavations revealed important remains from ancient Khalkedon, the ancient name of Kadıköy.

Key Discoveries:

• A special residential building and bath complex

• Part of Saint Bassa Church

• Mass grave and Hellenistic period platform

• Amphoras, oil lamps, and various daily life artifacts

Archaeological Findings Archaeological Findings
Source: Anadolu Ajans
Haydarpaşa Train Station - 1917 Damage
Year of Service: 1908
Architect: Otto Ritter ve Helmuth Cuno
Damage Status: Damaged in the 1917 explosion

• During World War I, the station and port area became a crucial center for weapons and supplies. On September 6, 1917, ammunition loaded onto freight trains was hit by gunfire, causing a massive explosion.

Haydarpaşa Train Station Historical
Source: L. Civelekoglu Blogspot, "4 Kasım – 104 Yıl Önce Bugün: Haydarpaşa," 2013.
Haydarpaşa Train Station Historical
After the explosion station without the roof.
Source: SALT Research, AHISTDIV00164.
Storage Facility- 1917 Damage
Year of Service: Early 1900's
Damage Status: Damaged in the 1917 explosion