Amsterdam-Centrum , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co. (LiRo Bank)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
1. Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co. (LiRo Bank) Marker
Een beroofd en uitgeplunderd volk is het, geboeid in kerkers heeft men allen, ιn in gevangenissen zijn ze opgesloten; tot prooi werden zij en er was geen redder, tot beroving en er was niemand die zei: "geef terug". Wie van jullie stelt zijn oren hiervoor open, die emaar luistert en het begrijpt voor de toekomst? Wie heelt Jakob tot plundering uitgeleverd en Israλl aan berovers?[Hebrew text not transcribed]
Jesaja 42: 22-24
(English translation:)
During the German occupation from 1941 onwards, the looting institution "Liro" was located in this building. Liro focused on the systematic robbery of the Jewish population of all their earthly possessions.
But this is a people plundered and looted, all of them trapped in pits or hidden away in prisons. They have become plunder, with no one to rescue them; they have been made loot, with no one to say, Send them back. Which of you will listen to this or pay close attention in time to come? Who will deliver Jacob for a plunder, and Israel to the robbers?
Isaiah 42:22-24
Erected 2003.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 8, 1941.
Location. 52° 21.662′ N, 4° 54.391′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam-Centrum. It is on Sarphatistraat west of Weesperplein, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Sarphatistraat 53, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1018 EW, 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: Joodse HBS + Joods Lyceum (secondary modern Jewish school) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joods Lyceum / Jewish Lyceum (about 120 meters away); Monument van Joodse Erkentelijkheid / Monument of Jewish Recognition
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
2. Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co. (LiRo Bank) Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here three windows to the left of the red M.
Also see . . .
1. Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co. (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co. or Liro Bank originally a Dutch Jewish bank, was seized and used by Nazis for looting Jewish property during the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II.(Submitted on October 16, 2024.)
At Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, in Amsterdam, the Germans used the bank's name for a separate branch for looting Jews at the Sarphatistraat.
The branch was used for robbing the Dutch Jews living mainly in Amsterdam of their possessions. Bank accounts at other banks were confiscated, and Jews were also forced to deposit their art collections, jewels etc. at the bank. If a Jewish family was deported from its home, its possessions were sold. The money was used for various purposes such as to finance the Westerbork transit camp. High-level Nazis could pick from the art collections. In addition, important artworks were sent to German museums.
2. Dutch Jews are robbed (Anne Frank House). Excerpt:
On 8 August 1941, the Liro bank opened at Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam. It appeared to be another branch of the Jewish Lippmann Rosenthal & Co. bank, but it was not. The bank was a looting bank, set up by the Nazis to steal money and valuables from Jews.(Submitted on October 16, 2024.)
In total, the Liro bank robbed the Dutch Jews of an incredible amount of money; estimates range from 325 to 455 million guilders.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
