Jodenbuurt in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Stella Hamerslag

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2024

1. Stella Hamerslag Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier woonde
Stella Hamerslag
Geb. 1931
Geinterneerd 1943
Westerbork
Ondergedoken Limburg

(Here lived Stella Hamerslag, born 1931. Interned 1943 at Westerbork. Went into hiding in Limburg.)

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the Stolpersteine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 52° 22.144′ N, 4° 54.169′ E. Memorial is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Jodenbuurt. It is on Jodenbreestraat, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Jodenbreestraat 13, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1011 NP, 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: De Herschepping Synagogue (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Waterlooplein / Huis de Pinto (within shouting distance of this marker); Rachel Rine (within shouting distance of this marker); Boas Diamantfabriek (Diamond Factory) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Franz Liszt (about 120 meters away); Huis De Pinto (about 180 meters away); De Portugees Israëlietische Synagoge / The Portuguese Sephardic Synagogue (about 180 meters away); Het Arsenaal / The Arsenal (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Risking life to save lives. The brave Dutch who saved Jewish children. Blog post by Dirk de Klein (History of Sorts, May 9, 2020) about the NV resistance group, who saved the lives of a large number of children, including that of Stella Hamerslag. (Submitted on November 11, 2024.)

Additional keywords. struikelsteen

Stella Hamerslag stolperstein image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2024

2. Stella Hamerslag stolperstein

The stolperstein is visible here set in the sidewalk in front of the Etos shop.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.