Platenstrasse Housing Area - Former USAUER Housing Area (Frankfurt am Main)

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These apartments were part of what was formerly known as Platenstrassen Housing Area built in 1959 or 1960. The housing area was vacated in 1995 when the US Army closed all bases in Frankfurt and returned these places to German government control.
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Coordinates:   50°8'23"N   8°39'31"E

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  • I lived in Plattenstrasse and went to Frankfurt Elem. School #1 from 1955-1957. The development was brand new and our family was the first to live in our unit. Sharon Kelley
  • I used to live at 2207 C-3 Platenstrasse from 1955-1960 (34d t0 7th grade). They were brand new and I walked across the open field to get to the school. Later on, the field became a baseball complex, and now I see everything is overgrown - but the apartments look just the same. I have vivid memories of the entire area - we lived right next to a soccer field and across from that were little gardening plots the Germans used for growing vegetables. The life of an Army brat can be tough but who would ever give up all the experiences of traveling and meeting people all over Europe?!
  • I lived with my family 1965-67 in 2233 Platen Strasse, C6. and was the stairwell coordinator. My wife was principal at the Frankfurt Coop Nursery and Kindergarten. I worked in the I.G. Farben Bldg. I was with the CIA My three children enjoyed the experience and went to school about a long block away from the building. I served a total of 4 years in W. Germ. during my career and enjoyed every minute and really liked the country and it's people. C. Christian
  • Lived in Platten Hsg area between 1985-1988 across the street from the elementary school.
  • I lived in 2212 A-2 from 1963 to 1965. What a blast from the past to read about people who lived in this same housing area in Germany. Does anyone remember the little German candy store at the end of the block? They sold black licorice whips and sour sticks. Yum.
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