Watergraafsmeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Transvaalplein: 7. Oorlog en deportatie
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War and Deportation
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2022
1. 7. Oorlog en deportatie / War and Deportation Marker
De Duitse bezetting in mei 1940 kwam voor de Joodse pleinbewoners als een zware slag. Joden kregen allerlei verboden opgelegd. Het werd hen o.a. verboden bestuurstaken te bekleden. Velen verloren hun baan, onder wie SDAP-gemeentraadslid Alida van Blitz-Bonn, bewoonster van nummer 4b (nu 6). In de zomer van 1942 begonnen de deportaties. Steeds meer bewoners verdwenen van het plein. In hun huizen kwamen tijdelijk andere Joden te wonen. Op 20 juni 1943 werden de laatste Joden met overvalwagens weggevoerd. Het Joods-socialische karakter van het plein was voor goed verdwenen.
War and Deportation
The German occupation in May 1940 came as a severe blow to the Jewish residents of the square. Jews were subjected to a wide range of prohibitions; among other restrictions, they were forbidden from holding administrative positions. Many lost their jobs, including SDAP municipal councilor Alida van Blitz-Bonn, a resident of number 4b (now 6). The deportations began in the summer of 1942. More and more residents vanished from the square. Other
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1943.
Location. 52° 21.211′ N, 4° 55.372′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Watergraafsmeer. It is on Transvaalplein, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Transvaalplein 22, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1092 HW, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, 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: Transvaalplein: 6. Partijpropaganda / Party Propaganda (here, next to this marker); Transvaalplein: 5. Het Plein / The Square (a few steps from this marker); Transvaalplein: 4. Actieve Bewoners / Active Residents (a few steps from this marker); Transvaalplein: 2. Ontwerp van Berlage / Design by Berlage (within shouting distance of this marker); Transvaalplein: 8. Nieuw socialistisch elan / A New Socialist Spirit (within shouting distance of this marker); Transvaalbuurt Jewish Deportation Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2022
2. 7. Oorlog en deportatie / War and Deportation Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Last raids in Amsterdam: 17,000 Jews arrested (Anne Frank House). Excerpt:
On Sunday, 20 June 1943, the Nazis held a major raid in Amsterdam. The action had been secretly prepared by the Nazis. German and Dutch police officers closed off neighbourhoods in the east and south of Amsterdam. This was where most of the Amsterdam Jews lived. From 3:30 in the morning, loudspeaker cars were driving around, ordering the Jews to report at assembly points. Those who did not come voluntarily were forcibly removed from their homes. The raid lasted well into the night and continued the next day. Approximately 5,500 Jews were arrested. A month later, the occupying forces held a smaller raid. On 29 September 1943, a final major raid was held. Approximately 10,000 Jews were arrested and taken to Camp Westerbork. There were now almost no Jews left in Amsterdam.(Submitted on May 19, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2022
3. Photo to the right of the marker
Jews being rounded up in nearby Kruger Square, 1943
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
