The locals originally built it in the late 1860s. The original wood tower lasted for around sixty years, and then became a safety hazard. So they tore it down.
In the early 1930s....some hyped up sense came up in Frankfurt and a local Jewish businessman put up the capital to build tower II.
Even with all the bombing of WW II...this tower stood. Through the 1950s and on up to yesterday.....it was a favorite of the city residents. You'd take a box-lunch....some wine, and walk out to the area, and climb the tower to get a four-star view of the city.
Last night....it burned to the ground. Arson? Well....yeah, and that begs this question.
Back in May/June of this year....two OTHER wooden structures in Frankfurt were set on fire. The Korean Pavilion in the Grüneburgpark and the Chinese Pavilion in Bethmannpark.
Cops say it's odd....three major wooden structures in the city burned down within a space of six months. But no suspects. It does appear....all three were set. But looking for some connection between the three? Other than being massive wood pieces....nothing else.
Odds of the Goethe Tower being rebuilt? My guess is that some folks will suggest the idea but maybe put it behind some security fencing
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