Got a real nice note the other day confirming that Peden continues to evolve and is now being used for a variety of different things. Here's the note and a recent Peden photo.Dear Mark,
While surfing on the internet I came across your website. I was pretty amazed that people in the States are still emotionally attached and thinking about Wertheim alot. But being married to a veteran I know that the military time is a very special one in your life. Last week I happened to be in Wertheim. I could take some pics and thought I would share them with you. It seems like that the city has put a lot of effort into cleaning the former barracks district up because it didn't seem to fit your description from 1999. One building is now used as a temporary school building while the one in Bestenheid is restored, there are several new shops like a bakery, a pharmacy, grocery stores... Some buildings are used by the German police school including the former chow hall. Some buildings are used by local companies and also shelter the kids of Wertheim in their spare time. Furthermore the former housing area is totally renovated and sold to private individuals and several new town homes have been built.
I hope you enjoy the pics. If you want to you can post the pics on your website.
God bless the United States!
Kindest regards
Mrs. John
