Hardt Business Park (Former McKee Barracks (Crailsheim)

 industrial area, Cold War 1947-1991

During World War II, the area now known as McKee Barracks was an aviation and pilot training school for the German Luftwaffe.
A portion of this field was destroyed in the Allied bombing in March, 1945, and during the Four Day Battle in April, 1945 when elements of the 10th Armored Division occupied Crailsheim. Two of the hangars are still standing at the rear of the post air strip.
American troops, after fierce fighting, occupied Crailsheim on 6 April, 1945, withdrew on 10 April and reoccupied the area on 20 April, 1945.McKee Barracks, plus five four-story dependent buildings, were built in 1951. On December 15, 1952, the Recreation Center was first opened and in 1953, the remaining dependent quarters were completed. The gym was completed in 1954, followed by construction of the

Tank Park Hardstand in 1957 and the wash racks in 1958.There are a total of 107 permanent and 19 temporary buildings. This includes space for approximately 2,000 troops and 309 families.Normal support facilities are available.

With the onslaught of the USAREUR (United States ARmy in EURope) draw down in the fall of 1991 many army facilities were closed. McKee Barracks was closed on January 15th, 1994.

Currently it is now the Hardt Business Park