Elisabethenschule, Educational institution in Nordend district, Frankfurt, Germany
The Elisabethenschule is a grand Jugendstil building in Frankfurt's Nordend district, designed by architect Rudolf Reinicke in the early 20th century. The structure displays characteristic features of this architectural style with its decorative elements and thoughtful interior organization.
The school was founded in 1867 as a girls' school, developing from a division of the Musterschule, and moved to a new building on Vogtstraße in 1908. This relocation enabled significant expansion of facilities and modernization of teaching methods.
The school is named after Catharina Elisabeth Goethe, mother of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, connecting it to Frankfurt's literary past. This connection shapes how the institution presents itself to visitors and the local community.
The building is located centrally in the Nordend district and is easily accessible by public transportation. Keep in mind that this is an active school facility, so visits outside school hours are recommended.
The building survived World War II bombing raids and served from 1945 to 1953 as a school for German-American students under American occupation authorities. This period left marks on the school's history that remain part of its identity today.
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