Coleman Kaserne, Military barracks in Gelnhausen, Germany
Coleman Kaserne is a former military complex in Gelnhausen featuring several buildings arranged around a central area that now serves as a public park. The site contains administrative structures and quarters that have been repurposed for local business use and community activities.
The facility was constructed in 1936 as a German Army barracks compound. Following World War II, the United States military took over and maintained the installation until the early 1990s.
The barracks reflects its dual identity through the layout and structures that served both German and American military purposes. Visitors walking through the grounds can observe how the central park area now brings locals together for gatherings and events.
The site is partially open to the public, particularly the central park area where visitors can walk freely. Since the buildings now house local businesses, it is best to respect private spaces and ask for guidance if uncertain about what areas are accessible.
The barracks was named after Lieutenant Kenneth W. Coleman, an American officer who received military honors for his service during World War II. This 1950 naming honored an individual soldier whose contributions the United States military wanted to remember.
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