Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Martha Zechermann

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026

1. Martha Zechermann Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier wohnte
Martha
Zechermann
Geb. Strauss
Jg. 1882
Deportiert 1942
Piaski
???
English Translation:
Martha Zechermann, née Strauss, born in 1882, lived here. She was deported in 1942 to Piaski; her further fate is unknown.

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 1882.

Location. 49° 26.644′ N, 11° 51.508′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is on Salzgasse just north of Zeughausstraße, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Salzgasse 5, 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: Erna Fanny Zechermann (here, next to this marker); Kurt Emanuel Zechermanner

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(here, next to this marker); Adolf Zechermann (here, next to this marker); Baustadel / Municipal Arsenal (within shouting distance of this marker); Schiffgasse / Ship Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Kowar-Haus / Kowar House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kurfürstliches Zeughaus / Electoral Arsenal (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Martin (about 90 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 camp, or escaped persecution by emigration or suicide. As of June 2023, 100,000 Stolpersteine
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026

2. Martha Zechermann Marker
The Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) for the Zechermanner family consist of four individual stones placed together.
have been laid, making the Stolpersteine project the world's largest decentralized memorial.

(Submitted on April 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026

3. Martha Zechermann Marker

The view of the Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) along the street in front of the building.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026

4. Martha Zechermann Marker

The view of the house and markers from the street.

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, 4. submitted on April 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.