During these decades , the town stretched out far beyond its ancient limits .
By end of the 19th century and by the beginning of the 20th century , the existence of several large banks made Meiningen an important financial centre in Germany .
During these decades , the town stretched out far beyond Meiningen 's ancient limits .
By end of the 19th century and by the beginning of the 20th century , the existence of several large banks made Meiningen an important financial centre in Germany .