Mitte in Halle (Saale) in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — Central Europe
Edgar und Ernestine Koch
Photographed by James Hulse, March 10, 2026
1. Edgar und Ernestine Koch Marker
Zur Erinnerung an Edgar und Ernestine Koch, die in diesem Haus ein vegetarisches Restaurant führten. 1943–1945 haben sie unter Lebensgefahr eine jüdische Mutter und ihren kleinen Sohn versteckt und beider Leben gerettet.
In Memory of Edgar and Ernestine Koch, who operated a vegetarian restaurant in this house. From 1943 to 1945, at great risk to their own lives, they hid a Jewish mother and her young son and saved both of their lives.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 51° 28.875′ N, 11° 58.21′ E. Marker is in Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt), in Halle. It is in Mitte. It is on Schmeerstraße just north of Kuhgasse, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schmeerstraße 5, Halle (Saale) ST 06108, 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 Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Martin Luther (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktplatz 2 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gedenken an die Retter Halles / In Memory of the Saviors of Halle (about 120 meters away); Marktplatz 3-7 (about 120 meters away); Rosa Wenzymer (about 150 meters away); Siegfried Wenzymer (about 150 meters away); Helena Wenzymer (about 150 meters away); Sofia Wenzymer (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halle (Saale).
Additional keywords. Holocaust
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 10, 2026
2. Edgar und Ernestine Koch Marker
The view of the building from across the street, marker on the right side.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
