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20th century. Höchst am Main became part of Frankfurt am Main in 1928. [6] Until 1987, Höchst was the administrative seat of an independent Landkreis. [16] Höchst is now the center of the Frankfurt-West Ortsbezirk (administrative district) with 135,000 residents.
On April 1, 1928, Höchst lost its municipal independence after 573 years and became a district of Frankfurt (Frankfurt-West). The old town and the Höchst districts incorporated in 1917 became Frankfurt districts.
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Höchst Old Town. Höchst became world famous as the location of the industrial site of the former Hoechst AG company. Much less well known is that the district in the western section of Frankfurt has an interesting historical Old Town with a closed timber-framed development. Ideally placed on the bank of the Main, Höchst is a worthwhile ...
Discover the Höchst Old Town tour in Frankfurt with a local guide for an immersive experience into the medieval architecture and rich history of the district. The price for this tour starts from £60.31 and varies according to group size.
The prince electorates of Mainz, who controlled the area, built the Höchster Schloß (Höchst Castle) between the fourteenth and sixteenth century. In 1928 the town’s independence came to an end when it became part of the city of Frankfurt.
After French occupation during the Napoleonic era, Höchst was ruled by the Duchy of Nassau and, from 1866 onwards, by Prussia. The foundation for the present-day chemical giant was laid in 1863 by the master craftsman, Lucius. Höchst officially became a city district of Frankfurt in 1928.
Höchst am Main became part of Frankfurt am Main in 1928. Until 1987 Höchst was the administrative seat of an independent Landkreis . Höchst is now the center of the Stadtbezirke (administrative district) Frankfurt-West with 120,000 residents.
