Sankt Ulrich in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Elisa-Springer-Park
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 11, 2022
1. Elisa-Springer-Park Marker
Benannt nach Elisa Springer, die 1938 aus ihrer Wohnung Strozzigasse 32-34 vertrieben wurde, mehrere KZ-Lager überlebte, später als Zeitzeugin wirkte und sich um den Nachlass ihres in Theresienstadt ermordeten Großvaters, des Walzerkomponisten Elkan Bauer, kümmerte.
Named after Elisa Springer, who in 1938 was driven from her apartment at Strozzigasse 32-34, survived several concentration camps, and then served as a contemporary witness (of the Holocaust) and took care of the memory of her grandfather, the waltz composer Elkan Bauer, who was murdered in Theresienstadt.
Erected by Stadt Wien.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 48° 12.449′ N, 16° 21.078′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Sankt Ulrich. It is on Piaristengasse, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Piaristengasse 22, Wien 1080, Austria. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, 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: Neudeggergasse Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Fritz Lang (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugo Bettauer (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Franz Ritter von Miklosich / Fran Miklošič (about 240 meters away); Österreichische Widerstandsbewegung / Austrian Resistance Movement (approx. 0.3 kilometers
this page online
Also see . . . Elisa Springer (Wien Geschichte Wiki, in German).
Excerpt (in translation): Only at the age of 68 was she able to tell her only son Silvio about the traumatic experiences. He encouraged her to write down her memories. In 1997 "Il silenzio dei vivi, all'ombra di Auschwitz, un racconto di morte e di resurrezione" (Eng. "The silence of the living. In the shadow of Auschwitz, a tale of death and resurrection") was published. As a result, she also appeared as a contemporary witness in schools. Elisa Springer also tried to preserve the memory of her grandfather, the composer Elkan Bauer, who died in 1942 at the age of 90 in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. In May 1999, two waltzes by Elkan Bauer were performed in Lecce. On December 10, 2002, the city of Matera made Elisa Springer an honorary citizen. This southern Italian city is home to the "Elisa Springer Foundation A-24020", which administers the personal(Submitted on November 12, 2022.)archive of Holocaust survivors and awards the "International Elisa Springer Prize". The first winner was the former Roman mayor Walter Veltroni.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 11, 20222. Elisa-Springer-Park Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
