Innere Stadt in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Austrian Arts Society Künstlerhaus WW II Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022
1. Austrian Arts Society Künstlerhaus WW II Memorial Marker
In memory of our members who were persecuted for racist and political reasons during 1938-1945, as well as those who died in the course of the war.
Erected 1988 by Gesellschaft Bildender Künstler Österreichs Kunstlerhaus.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 48° 12.028′ N, 16° 22.298′ E. Memorial is in Wien. It is in Innere Stadt. It is on Karlsplatz, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Karlsplatz 5, Wien 1010, 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: Adam Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Christopher Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Wagner (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Adolf Loos
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Also see . . . Gedenktafel für verfolgte und gefallene Künstler (Wien Geschichte Wiki, in German).
Excerpt (in translation): The commemorative plaque was erected on November 3, 1988 at Karlsplatz 5. It commemorates the persecution of members of the Austrian Society of Fine Arts for political and anti-Semitic reasons during the National Socialist regime…(Submitted on January 21, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022
2. Austrian Arts Society Künstlerhaus WW II Memorial
The marker is visible here below the banner.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022
3. The Albertina and Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
