Narrow Street

by | Jan 23, 2009 | Chasing Caterpillars, Miscellaneous, Research

Narrow StreetRapunzelgasschenHere are two views of narrow streets in old Frankfurt.  The one on the left is a restored version of the old style; the other one is an old postcard of Rapunzel Lane.  There is today a Rapunzel Lane just past the Marketplace of...

The Old Frankfurt City Hall

by | Jan 20, 2009 | Chasing Caterpillars, Miscellaneous, Research

 The Römer, which consists of these three buildings with their stair-stepped facade, was the old City Hall where all official functions and events were held.After being crowned Holy Roman Emperor, Leopold I and his entourage walked from the church to this market...

Eschenheimer Tower

by | Jan 19, 2009 | Chasing Caterpillars, Miscellaneous, Research

Eschenheimer TowerAnother part of the old city of Frankfurt is the Eschenheimer Turm (tower).  The rectangular base was completed in 1400; the circular tower in 1428.  It used to be one of the gates to get into the city.  Today the fast paced city...

Frankfurt City Wall

by | Jan 16, 2009 | Chasing Caterpillars, Miscellaneous, Research

FrankfurtcitywallSince my research in Germany began with the city of Frankfurt am Main in the 1600's, I wanted to try and get a feel for the size of the old city that for centuries had been enclosed within stone walls.Frankfurt today is a large, busy city with a...