Innere Stadt in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Austrian Arts Society Künstlerhaus WW II Memorial
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. Marker is in Wien. It is in Innere Stadt. Memorial is on Karlsplatz, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Karlsplatz 5, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.
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 (about 150 meters away); Iosepho (Joseph) Ressel (about 150 meters away); ʻAbdu'l-Bahá (about 150 meters away); Josef Madersperger (1768-1850) (about 180 meters away); Siegfried Marcus (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.
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.)
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