Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)
Sansour Building
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023
1. Sansour Building Marker
A modern office building erected by the Sansour brothers from Bethlehem in 1929. It is a triangle structure built around a courtyard and its elegant design interweaves modern lines with Neo-clasic ornamentation. On its ground floor was the "Europa" Cafe. A popular meeting place for Jews, Arabs, and English in the 1930s and 1940s. Architect: Michel Samahah
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 31° 46.92′ N, 35° 13.159′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. Marker is on Jaffa Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jaffa St 43-41, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tel Aviv - Ron Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Israel Dov Frumkin (within shouting distance of this marker); "Alba" Pharmacy founded 1924 (within shouting distance of this marker); Feingold House (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Attack on Ben Yehuda Street (about 180 meters away); Explosion at the Police and C.I.D. HQ (about 210 meters away); Operation "Pitchfork" (about 210 meters away); The Benjamin Hostel (Yad Sarah) (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023
2. Sansour Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
