Valkenburg in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Louis Cahn

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024

1. Louis Cahn Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier woonde
Louis Cahn
Geb. 1878
Gedeporteerd 1943
uit Westerbork
Vermoord 14.5.1943
Sobibor

(English translation:)
Here lived Louis Cahn, born 1878. Deported from Westerbork 1943. Murdered on May 14, 1943 in Sobibor.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Stolpersteine series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1943.

Location. 50° 51.72′ N, 5° 49.785′ E. Memorial is in Valkenburg, Limburg, in Valkenburg aan de Geul. It is on Daalhemerweg. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Daalhemerweg 8, Valkenburg, Limburg 6301 BK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

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: Karel Cahn (here, next to this marker); Strijd om de bevrijding / Battle for Liberation

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Kapsporen/ Cut Marks / Schlagspuren (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeentegrot als schuilplaats / Municipal Cave as Shelter (within shouting distance of this marker); Construction of the Valkenburg Castle / Opbouw Kasteel Valkenburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeentegrot / Municipal Cave (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Grendelpoort / Grendel Gate (about 120 meters away); Grendelpoort - Tweede Wereldoorlog / Grendel Gate - WW II (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valkenburg.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Louis Cahn (Joods Monument). (Submitted on June 16, 2024.)

Additional keywords. Holocaust

Louis Cahn Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024

2. Louis Cahn Marker - wide view

The stumbling stone for Louis Cahn, along with that for his brother Carel, are visible here set into the sidewalk.

Louis Cahn Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024

3. Louis Cahn Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.