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The contractor’s advertisement had announced the apartments would probably be ready by the end of the year 2014.
As with any old building, more work has probably turned up, and moving in has been delayed.
The building’s addition on the left is going to be part of the new entrance hall.
Visit www.studio-aw.de and click on the images lodge 14 and lodge 16 to get an idea what it will look like once construction is finished.
Status update from 25 January 2015 at 4pm.
Another opportunity for Open House to the Mountain Lodge at Camp King Oberursel was given on 29 June, when Col. Halverson (Ret.) came by for a visit in remembrance of the airlift Berlin-Frankfurt 1948/49.
Join me on a stroll through this landmark of military history.
These stairs are leading from the first floor to the second floor.
Stairway
This is what the basement looks like today. Apparently, this area will be turned into apartments too.
There’s work to be done
Pictures were on display throughout the house, including this one of the bell in the attic.
The bell at the Mountain Lodge, Oberursel
This is another photo on display of the belfry.
Camp King Mountain Lodge belfry
This is one of the rooms on the second floor.
More rooms and entries on the second floor.
This is the stairway today, connecting the first and second floor of the building.
Walking down the hallway on the second floor.
Another photo on display of the stairway connecting first and second floor.
This room overlooks the north side on the second floor.
Here we are in the attic.
attic
The basement with this haloed door truly has the look of a haunted house.
basement
Some of you might remember the shower rooms in the basement.
shower
If you have ever been to the Mountain Lodge (a.k.a. Officers’ Club) in Camp King Oberursel, then I am sure you can appreciate this last tour of the building in the way it has been. Soon much will change when renovation is complete and apartments are for sale.
On 1 August, the American Los Angeles Times journalist and book author, Annie Jacobsen, came to Camp King Oberursel to do research for her forthcoming book.
Her previous book, Area 51: An Uncensored History of America’s Top Secret Military Base
Initially, while doing research via the internet and other sources, she came upon my blog posts about Camp King and found what she was looking for – Mister Camp King a.k.a. Manfred Kopp, our local Camp King Historian.
It only took a few more mails to set up our meeting in Oberursel.
Mr. Kopp and the Taunus Zeitung reporter
When she first arrived at Camp King, she took us out to lunch at the local pizzeria, followed by a tour through Camp King. Mr. Kopp also had the keys for the Mountain Lodge, so we got to take a look inside. Yes, something is actually being done, I saw paint buckets in the corner!
Mister Camp King with Annie Jacobsen
The Taunus Zeitung had sent its reporter, Ms. Takim, and a photographer as well.
Inside the Mountain Lodge
After the interview with the paper, we then proceeded to head on to Schloss Kransberg (a 30-minute drive to Usingen). Due to Annie’s arrival, she had obtained permission to visit the castle from the current owners. Jan Herrmanns, the building and grounds manager, gave us a tour.
Schloss Kransberg near Usingen
It was interesting to be standing in Göring’s office. More about that in another post.
Note: The Taunus Zeitung published the article about Annie’s visit today, see Auf der Suche nach Geheimem.
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