Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Erna Strauss

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026

1. Erna Strauss Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier wohnte
Erna Strauss
Geb. Weinschenk
Jg. 1899
Deportiert 1943
Auschwitz
Flucht in den Tod
English Translation:
Erna Strauss, née Weinschenk, born in 1899, lived here. She was deported in 1943 to Auschwitz and took her own life there.

Topics and series. This historical marker 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 1899.

Location. 49° 26.704′ N, 11° 51.4′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is on Georgenstraße just east of Lazarettgäßchen, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Georgenstraße 8, Amberg BY 92224, 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: Karl Haymann (a few steps from this

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marker); Fanny Haymann (a few steps from this marker); Alte Veste / Old Fortress (within shouting distance of this marker); Ratstrinkstube / Council Taproom (within shouting distance of this marker); Franz-Xaver von Schönwerth (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wiederaufbau der Kirche St. Martin / Rebuilding of St. Martin’s Church (about 120 meters away); Der Amberger Hochzeitsbrunnen / The Amberg Wedding Fountain (about 120 meters away); Amberger Kulturstadel (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amberg.

Also see . . . 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
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026

2. Erna Strauss Marker
The marker is located under a rack of clothes in front of the store.
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 April 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Additional keywords. Holocaust

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026

3. Erna Strauss Marker

The store with the racks of clothes out front.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.