Amsterdam-Centrum , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Joseph Rothschild

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 29, 2026

1. Joseph Rothschild stolperstein

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier woonde
Joseph Rothschild
Geb. 1853
Geïnterneerd 29-1-1943
Gedeporteerd 16-2-1943
uit Westerbork
Vermoord 19-2-1943
Auschwitz

(Here lived Joseph Rothschild, born 1853. Interned on January 1, 1943, deported from Westerbork on February 16, 1943. Murdered at Auschwitz on February 19, 1943.)

Erected 2025.

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 date for this entry is January 1, 1943.

Location. 52° 22.194′ N, 4° 53.935′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam-Centrum. It is at the intersection of Raamgracht and Zanddwarsstraat, on the right when traveling west on Raamgracht. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Raamgracht 15A, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1011 KH, 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: Municipal Morgue (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Isaak Stopper (about 90 meters away); Huis De Pinto

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(about 120 meters away); Hendrick de Keyser (about 180 meters away); Hartog Wegloop (about 180 meters away); Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff (about 180 meters away); Bethaniëndwarsstraat 15 Memorial (about 180 meters away); Lucebert (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . .
1. Joseph Rothschild (Joods Monument). Excerpt:

…He moved to Frankfurt to 15 Danziger Platz on Oct 6. 1938. then moved to Amsterdam and lived at Velazquezstraat 17. He lived there with his daughter Dr. Malli Rothschild.

He resisted a nazi soldier that came to his house, and hit him with his walking cane.

Later, Joseph was deported to Westerbork Camp in Holland, and then to Auschwitz on February 16th 1943. His daughter Malli was sent to Sobivor extermination Camp. He was murdered 3 days after his deportation to Auschwitz on Feb. 19, 1943 in Auschwitz, he was 90 years old!

(Submitted on May 30, 2026.)

2. Stolperstein dedication - September 3, 2025 (Vimeo, 10:53). “ Dedication of Memorial Stones for Joseph Rothschild and his daughter Malli Rothschild, 3 September 2025,

Joseph Rothschild stolperstein - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 29, 2026

2. Joseph Rothschild stolperstein - wide view

The stolperstein for Joseph Rothschild is visible here set in the pavement, next to that for his daughter, Malli.

Raamgracht 15, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Presentation, Eran Azrieli” (Submitted on May 30, 2026.)

Joseph Rothschild stolperstein - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 29, 2026

3. Joseph Rothschild stolperstein - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.