Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Fritz Prager
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
1. Fritz Prager Marker
Hier wohnte
Fritz Prager
Jg. 1876
Flucht 1939
USA
Fritz Prager, born in 1876, lived here. He fled to the United States in 1939.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Stolpersteine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 49° 27.101′ N, 11° 4.413′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Josephsplatz and Adlerstraße, on the left when traveling east on Josephsplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Josephspl 8, Nürnberg BY 90403, 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: Sidonie Stern (a few steps from this marker); Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lina Heidenheimer (about 90 meters away); Emil Heidenheimer (about 90 meters away); Deutsch-Französisches Kriegsdenkmal / Franco-Prussian War Memorial (about
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Stolperstein. Wikipedia
A Stolperstein (in English "stumbling block") is a ten-centimetre (four-inch) concrete cube bearing a brass plate inscribed with the name and life dates of victims of Nazi extermination or persecution. The Stolpersteine project, initiated by the German artist Gunter Demnig in 1992, aims to commemorate persons at the last place that they chose freely to reside, work or study (with exceptions possible on a case-by-case basis) before they fell victim to Nazi terror, forced euthanasia, eugenics, deportation to a concentration or extermination camp, or escaped persecution by emigration or suicide. As of June 2023, 100,000 Stolpersteine have been laid, making the Stolpersteine project the world's largest decentralized memorial.(Submitted on March 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Fritz Prager (Stolpersteine Nürnberg, in German). Excerpt (in translation):
Fritz(Submitted on March 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)Prager and his twin brother Max were born on June 8, 1876, in Berlin. Their parents were the textile merchant Heinrich Prager and Sophie, née Mandelbaum. After completing his schooling, Fritz initially worked in his father’s business in Berlin. In 1900 he opened a branch at Josephsplatz 8 in Nuremberg. The women’s fashion shop was located on the ground floor, and his apartment was on the floor above.Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 20262. Fritz Prager MarkerThe marker is located at the front entrance to the building.
In June 1902 he married Cilli Lissberger in Creglingen near Bad Mergentheim, where she had been born on August 15, 1868. On April 26, 1902, their daughter Sophie was born in Nuremberg. During the First World War Fritz Prager served in the Bavarian Army. After the war he continued running his business and also purchased the building. Fritz was very religious and was active in the Jewish community (Israelitische Kultusgemeinde) in Nuremberg, including serving as treasurer.
In May 1925 his daughter Sophie married the wholesale merchant Erich Wertheimer. Their son Franz was born on September 26, 1927. On November 9, 1930, Fritz’s wife Cilli died of cancer.
His business success came to an end in Nazi Germany. Fritz was forced to close the shop in September 1935 and was ultimately compelled to sell the building at a dictated price to members of the Nazi Party (NSDAP). In May 1936 Fritz made a short trip to the United States to persuade a distant relativeto help him and his daughter’s family emigrate. The latter emigrated to New York in November 1938; Fritz followed them there in May 1939.Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 20263. Fritz Prager MarkerThe view of the marker looking west while the building is under remodeling efforts.
Because of asset levies and forced taxes imposed by the German Reich on Jewish emigrants, nothing remained of his property. He was 63 years old and spoke no English. Until his death in March 1954, Fritz lived with his daughter and earned money through door-to-door sales.
His twin brother Max lived in Frankfurt am Main. He took his own life on January 12, 1942.
Additional keywords. Holocaust
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
