Dambach in Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Berolzheimerianum
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
1. Berolzheimerianum Marker
1904 von dem Bleistiftfabrikanten Heinrich Berolzheimer als „Volksbildungsheim“ mit Bibliothek, Lesesaal und Vortragsräumen zur Erwachsenenbildung gestiftet. 1906 von Stadtrat Otto Holzer im Jugendstil erbaut.
Orte der Verfolgung und des Gedenkens (9)
Ein Rundgang des Jüdischen Museums Franken und seines Fördervereins
Nach der Machtergreifung 1933 untersagten die Nationalsozialisten Juden den Zutritt und tilgten den Namen des jüdischen Stifters. Während des Pogroms auf der Freiheit internierte jüdische Männer wurden am 10. November 1938 hierher gebracht und misshandelt. Einige wurden entlassen, der Großteil ins KZ Dachau eingeliefert und erst nach Lösegeldzahlungen und der Vorgabe, Deutschland schnellstmöglich zu verlassen, auf freien Fuß gesetzt.
Berolzheimerianum
Founded in 1904 by pencil manufacturer Heinrich Berolzheimer as a "People's Education Center" with a library, reading room, and lecture halls for adult education. Rebuilt in 1906 in the Art Nouveau style by City Councilor Otto Holzer.
Places of Persecution and Remembrance (9)
A tour by the Jewish Museum of Franconia and its supporting association
After the Nazis seized power in 1933, they forbade Jews from entering and erased the name of the Jewish founder. During the pogrom on Freiheit Street, Jewish men interned there were brought here on November 10, 1938, and mistreated. Some were released, but most were deported to Dachau concentration camp and only freed after ransom payments and the condition that they leave Germany as quickly as possible.
Erected by Stadt Fürth. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1938.
Location. 49° 28.269′ N,
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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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maxstraße 5 Memorial (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Die Gründung des Roten Kreuzes in Fürth / The Founding of the Red Cross in Fürth (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alfred Nathan (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hans Böckler (1875-1951) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Fürther Freiheit / Fürth Freiheit Square (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Dr. Leo Breslauer and Family Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ehemalige Sparkasse / Former Savings Bank (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); König-Ludwig-II.-Brunnen / King Ludwig II Fountain (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
2. Berolzheimerianum and Marker
Also see . . . Berolzheimerianum (FürthWiki, in German). Excerpt (in translation):
The Berolzheimerianum was inaugurated on May 26, 1906, at 10:00 a.m. in the presence of Prince Ludwig. It was founded by the industrialist Heinrich Berolzheimer (together with his sons Emil and Philip) with a donation of 223,000 gold marks. The purpose of the donation was to create a public education center that would be freely available to all residents of Fürth. The building also housed the public library. During the First World War, a reserve military hospital for wounded soldiers was set up in the Berolzheimerianum's hall. Since September 22, 1998, it has served—subject to the original purpose of the donation—as a performance venue and restaurant for the Comödie Fürth (Fürth Comedy Theater).(Submitted on February 23, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
3. Interior of the Berolzheimerianum today
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on February 23, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
