Bremen-Mitte in Mitte, Germany — Central Europe
Salomon Kelman
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025
1. Salomon Kelman stolperstein
Salomon Kelman
Jg. 1882
Ausgewiesen 1938
Polen
1939 zurückgekehrt
Verhaftet 1939
Buchenwald
Tot 19.6.1940
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 June 19, 1940.
Location. 53° 4.692′ N, 8° 48.549′ E. Memorial is in Bremen, in Mitte. It is in Bremen-Mitte. It is on Schüsselkorb, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Schüsselkorb 17-19, Bremen 28195, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, 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: Geschäftshaus / Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Sögestrasse / “Sow” Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Geschäftshaus / Business and Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ronning-Haus (within shouting distance of this marker); Dörrbecker Haus (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wilhelm Kaisen
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Also see . . . Salomon Kelman (Stolpersteine Bremen, in German). Salomon Kelman had been one of Bremen‘s best tailors before the Nazi‘s came to power. Excerpt (in translation):
…Despite his reputation, his business also suffered from the Nazis' calls for a boycott; his earnings fell by about two-thirds from 1933 onward, and on November 3, 1938, it was deregistered. On October 28, 1938, Salomon Kelman was expelled from Germany as a Polish citizen as part of the "Poland Action."…(Submitted on May 23, 2025.)
In July 1939, Salomon Kelman received permission to re-enter the country to wind up his business. During this stay in Bremen, he sold his business inventory to a journeyman for 300 Reichsmarks. The landlord of the house and owner of a bakery at Schüsselkorb 17/18, Adolph Vehlber, gave a 1951 account of the dramatic events of early September 1939. Kelman needed certificates confirming that he had no rent arrears, etc. Afterwards, the men drank a few beers and schnapps together. At this point, Kelman was already being sought by the Gestapo, as officers arrived shortly after their farewells and asked for him. He later learned from Mrs. Kelman that her husband had been arrested that evening on Obernstrasse. This was presumably on September 13, 1939, as he was listed in theBuchenwald camp records as being in "protective custody" on that date. Family tradition holds that the arrest was triggered by a denunciation from an acquaintance.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 20252. Salomon Kelman stolperstein - wide view
On October 20, 1939, he was transferred to the Buchenwald concentration camp. His wife was able to accompany him to the train station. Before leaving for Buchenwald, she gave him her wedding ring, which was set with a diamond, and he hid it in his gaiters. In Buchenwald, he was given the prisoner number 3319. He died there on June 19, 1940.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025
3. Salomon Kelman stolperstein - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
