Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Dr. Rudolf Benario and Ernst Goldmann

— Uferpromenade —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026

1. Dr. Rudolf Benario and Ernst Goldmann Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier am Ufer der Rednitz stand das Bootshaus des 1927 gegründeten Fürther Kanu-Clubs. Ein Verein der sich dem Arbeiter-, Turn- und Sportbund anschloss dessen Mitglieder sich gegen den aufkommenden Nationalsozialismus stellten. Die Mitglieder des Kanu-Clubs Fürth Dr. Rudolf Benario und Ernst Goldmann wurden als Juden und Kommunisten am 10. März 1933 von der SA verhaftet und am 12. April 1933 von den Nazis im KZ Dachau ermordet. Sie waren mit Arthur Kahn aus Nürnberg die ersten Mordopfer in einem Konzentrationslager. Dr. Rudolf Benario studierte Jura und Staatswissenschaften an den Universitäten Erlangen, Würzburg und Berlin. Am 28. Januar 1933 erhält er zu das Diplom Dr. rer. pol., Doktor der Staatswissenschaften. Mit Ernst Goldmann, Gustl Schneider und anderen gründete Dr. Benario den Fürther Kanu-Club. Um Ufer zur das Rednitz befestigen, pflanzten sie Bäume. Der Kanu-Club war wie eine zweite Heimat für Dr. Benario. Hier wurde nicht nur gearbeitet sondern vor allem auch viel über politische Themen diskutiert. Die Birken auf diesem Gelände sind von Ernst Goldmann und Dr. Rudolf Benario etwa 1930 gepflanzt

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worden. Sie und diese Gedenktafel sollen die Erinnerung an zwei mutige Menschen, die sich den Nazis entgegenstellten, lebendig halten.

(English translation:)
Here on the banks of the Rednitz River stood the boathouse of the Fürth Canoe Club, founded in 1927. This club was affiliated with the Workers' Gymnastics and Sports Federation, whose members opposed the rising National Socialism. Members of the Fürth Canoe Club, Dr. Rudolf Benario and Ernst Goldmann, were arrested by the SA on March 10, 1933, as Jews and Communists, respectively, and murdered by the Nazis in Dachau concentration camp on April 12, 1933. They, along with Arthur Kahn from Nuremberg, were the first victims murdered in a concentration camp. Dr. Rudolf Benario studied law and political science at the Universities of Erlangen, Würzburg, and Berlin. On January 28, 1933, he received his doctorate in political science (Dr. rer. pol.). Dr. Benario founded the Fürth Canoe Club with Ernst Goldmann, Gustl Schneider, and others. To reinforce the banks of the Rednitz, they planted trees. The canoe club was like a second home to Dr. Benario. This was not only a place for

Dr. Rudolf Benario and Ernst Goldmann Marker - wide view, looking south image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026

2. Dr. Rudolf Benario and Ernst Goldmann Marker - wide view, looking south

The marker is visible here right where the Uferpromenade (“River Walk”) splits away from Weiherstraße. Its original location was some 50 meters to the south, but was moved here to this location in 2020.

work, but also a hub for political discussions. The birch trees on this site were planted around 1930 by Ernst Goldmann and Dr. Rudolf Benario. They, along with this memorial plaque, are intended to keep alive the memory of two courageous individuals who stood up to the Nazis.

Erected 2007 by Stadt Fürth.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Sports. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1933.

Location. 49° 28.7′ N, 10° 58.9′ E. Marker is in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Uferpromenade, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Weiherstraße 17, Fürth BY 90762, 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 Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Benario-Goldmann-Gedenkstätte / Benario-Goldmann Memorial Site

Marker photo: Dr. Rudolf Benario image. Click for full size.

circa 1930s

3. Marker photo: Dr. Rudolf Benario

(a few steps from this marker); Mahnmal zum Gedenken an die Fürther Sinti / Fürth Sinti Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ehemalige Löwenapotheke / Former Loew Pharmacy (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Geburtshaus von Wilhelm Löhe / Birthplace of Wilhelm Löhe (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Synagogendenkmal / Memorial for the Synagogues (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Israelitischer Schulhof / The Jewish “Schulhof” (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ehemaliger Standort des Geleitshauses / Former Location of the Trade Escort Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fürth.

Also see . . .
1. Rudolf Benario (Wikipedia, in German). Overview (in translation):

Rudolf Benario (born September 20, 1908 in Frankfurt am Main; died April 12, 1933 in Dachau concentration camp) was a German economist. Along with Ernst Goldmann and Arthur Kahn, he is considered the first Jew murdered in a Nazi concentration camp.

(Submitted on March 23, 2026.)

2. Rudolf-Benario-Gedenktafel (FürthWiki, in German). Those familiar with the history

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of the historical markers for Emmett Till may get a sad sense of deja vu upon reading this excerpt (in translation):

The memorial plaque has repeatedly been the target of right-wing and antisemitic attacks. It has been defaced multiple times, swastikas carved into it, and it has been dismantled and thrown into the nearby Rednitz River. Glorifying slogans for the murderers of Benario and Goldmann have also been sprayed on the pavement in front of the plaque, and racist flyers have been thrown into the surrounding area. The plaque has had to be replaced several times due to damage.…

In 2019, cameras were installed to prevent further damage to the memorial plaque.

(Submitted on March 23, 2026.)

Additional keywords. Gedenktafel

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.