Ruhrlandkaserne, Former military barracks in Kupferdreh, Germany.
The Ruhrlandkaserne extends across the high plateau of Phönixberg, featuring military architecture characteristic of the 1930s construction period.
Built in 1937 as a Luftwaffe anti-aircraft defense center, the facility operated until 1994, serving various military units including British forces and German Federal Armed Forces.
The barracks complex influenced the social structure of Kupferdreh district, housing military personnel and their families throughout its operational years.
The site coordinates at 51.3856 latitude and 7.07741 longitude position the structure within reach of Essen's city center and numerous hiking trails.
In 1995, Allbau acquired the 169,679 square meter property and transformed the former military grounds into a residential area named Dilldorfer Höhe.
Location: Essen
Inception: 1937
GPS coordinates: 51.38560,7.07741
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:59
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