The Trip to Munich – Germany (1932)
Sometime last year, we shared an early 20th century photograph of the “Frauenkirche” – the iconic church in Munich.
Here is an original drawing of the Town Hall and Plaza behind the church.
The postcard was printed in Munich.
It captures the beauty of the old city at the time the Nazis were coming to power and the Weimar Republic was about to crumble before the creation of the terrible Third Reich.
George sent the charming postcard to his folks in West Virginia.
Mr. And Mrs. M.J. Otterbein lived in Parkersburg, the city on the Ohio River at the border of the State of Ohio.
The address includes helpful instructions about delivery, “Route 21” and “service station”.
George reports that they enjoyed a good crossing with good weather.
There was plenty to drink and everyone had a good time.
Last week, they visited the Black Forest.
It seems that George and Fanny planned to remain in Munich for the time being as he asks his folks to write to him there.
This area was bombed during World War II and the rebuilt center city, although entirely beautiful, lacks the cozy, late -Medieval feel of the old city. The plaza today resembles, but is not the same, as it appears in this lovely illustration.
