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| July 2006 - Bob Ritger's Trip to Kleinwallstadt, GermanyPhotos from my trip to Kleinwallstadt to meet my relatives and see the town where my ancestors lived. Kleinwallstadt is a small town located on the river Main just south of Aschaffenburg in the Spessart region of Bavaria, Germany. I spent 6 fantastic days there in July of 2006 with many memorable moments, images and experiences. |
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Gasthof zur Traube179 viewsThe Gasthof zur Traube is located near the center of town and is currently run by Edgar Rittger and his wife Gisela. I had two huge Bratwursts for lunch there and returned a few days later for Weiner Schnitzel. The Traube is deceivingly large as there as it includes several table indoors and outdoors as well as a large room where we had our family reunion.
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Altes Rathaus154 viewsOld City Hall - I've seen several old photos of the Rathaus which show that the building has had several modifications to its openings as it served for a time as the firehouse.
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View down Amtsgasse132 viewsView down Amtsgasse towards the River Main. My great grandfather Peter Julian Ritger lived in a stone house on the left side of the street.
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Franz Anton Rittger's House168 viewsMy great great grandfather Franz Anton Rittger's house on Amtsgasse. His son, Peter Julian Ritger (my great grandfather) was born and lived here before coming to America.
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View towards church down Markt Strasse129 views
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Altes Rathaus118 viewsView of the old city hall.
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Oldest house in Kleinwallstadt - 1567115 viewsThis house is adjacent to the church and Ölbergkapelle.
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Oldest House in Kleinwallstadt - 1567207 views
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Castle Excavation186 viewsOn the Plattenberg on a hilltop this excavation is underway to uncover the ruins of a small castle. Only a small portion of the castle has been uncovered but there are some speculative sketches of what it may have looked like. The location seemed odd to me as it was not at the highest peak in the area nor did it command a strategic location. The ruins date from the mid 1200's. The casle was built mostly of red sandstone - much of which was likely pilfered to make the homes and foundations of buildings in Kleinwallstadt.Jul 29, 2006
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Bahnhof154 viewsThe train station at Kleinwallstadt appears to have been converted to apartments. It has been surmised that with the automation of ticket vending the station may no longer have been necessary. The train from Aschaffenburg stops here.Jul 29, 2006
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Altes Banhnof154 viewsOld train station.Jul 29, 2006
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Oldest House in Kleinwallstadt - 1567207 viewsJul 29, 2006
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Neuer Friedhof Kleinwallstadt200 viewsNew cemetery in Kleinwallstadt. Many Rittger's and other descendants of Christmann Rittger are buried in this cemetery. I visited this site four times on my trip and was amazed at the attention and care that is given to the upkeep of each grave. Relatives regularly visit the graves to water the flowers, trim the foliage and keep things tidy. Every time I visited there were 2-3 other people or families maintaining their loved one's plot.Jul 29, 2006
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Well near town center173 viewsThis well has the date 1502 inscribed at the top.Jul 29, 2006
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Gasthaus Zur Krone210 viewsGasthaus Zur Krone is located at the center of town near the Altes Rathaus. It once functioned as the school house.Jul 29, 2006
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Gasthof on Obere Strasse171 viewsJul 29, 2006
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