Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Guiollettstrasse 62: Das Britische Konsulat
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The British Consulate
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2022
1. Guiollettstrasse 62: Das Britische Konsulat / The British Consulate Marker
Was diese Mδnner viele Monate lang Tag fόr Tag an Zuspruch Rat und Hilfe den armen Menschen gegeben Haben, die das Wartezimmer fόllten, ist ein leuchtendes Beispiel echter Menschenliebe.
(Rabbiner Dr. Georg Salzberger)
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"Day by day during a period of several months, these men provided comfort advice and help to the unfortunate people filling the waiting room. This is surely a shining example of true humanity."
(Rabbi Dr. Georg Salzberger)
Erected 2013.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1938.
Location. 50° 6.877′ N, 8° 39.754′ E. Marker is in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen (Hesse). It is at the intersection of Guiollettstrasse and Feuerbachstraίe, on the right when traveling east on Guiollettstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frankfurt am Main HE 60325, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elisabeth Schumacher (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehemalige Gestapozentrale / Former Gestapo Headquarters (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Das Neue Theater/ The New Theatre (approx. half a kilometer away); Unterlindau Synagoge (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); George C. Marshall and the Marshall Plan (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Alte Oper / The Old Opera House
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2022
2. Guiollettstrasse 62: Das Britische Konsulat / The British Consulate Marker - wide view
The former British consulate is the building in the background.
Also see . . . Gedenktafel fόr britischen Generalkonsul enthόllt (Die Welt, May 9, 2013). German language article on the plaque unveiling (title translates to: "Plaque unveiled for British Consul-General")
Excerpt (in translation): "Especially after the November 1938 pogrom, they issued as many entry visas as possible. Up to 48,000 Jews, including Georg Salzberger, Rabbi of the Westend synagogue, were able to leave the country thanks to their help."(Submitted on September 13, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
