Villa Kennedy: Wohnhaus - Forschungslabor - Luxushotel

"Villa Kennedy: Residential House - Research Laboratory - Luxury Hotel" is a specialized book that illuminates the multifaceted history of a significant building in Frankfurt. Originally built in 1901 as a residence for a wealthy Jewish banking family, the villa underwent numerous transformations over the years. During the National Socialist era, the building was taken over by the city of Frankfurt and served as the headquarters of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Biophysics, where war-critical research involving radioactive radiation was conducted. After World War II, the institute was renamed the Max Planck Institute for Biophysics, and critical engagement with the past was lacking. Today, Villa Kennedy is a luxury hotel of the Rocco Forte Group, presenting the history of the site in a new light. This book offers an in-depth analysis of the historical, social, and political aspects associated with this remarkable building and encourages reflection on the unresolved past.