Berliner Innenstadt in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany — Northeast German Plain (The European Plain)
Myra Warhaftig
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
1. Myra Warhaftig Marker
Myra Warhaftig
11.3.1930 – 4.3.2008
Architektin und Bauhistorikerin
Dieses von ihr entworfene Haus entstand im Rahmen der
Internationalen Bauausstellung (IBA 1987)
als Beitrag zur Realisierung emanzipatorischer Wohnformen
Mit ihrer Forschung trug Myra Warhaftig zur Erinnerung
an die jüdischen Architekten bei
die nach 1933 verfolgt, deportiert und ermordet wurden
Myra Warhaftig (March 11, 1930–March 4, 2008) was an architect and architectural historian who lived here from 1993 to 2008. She designed this house for the 1987 International Building Exhibition to promote new and equal forms of housing. Her research also helped preserve the memory of Jewish architects who were persecuted, deported and murdered after 1933.
Erected 2011 by State of Berlin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, World II • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 1930.
Location. 52° 30.375′ N, 13° 22.766′ E. Marker is in Berlin, in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. It is in Berliner Innenstadt. It is at the intersection of Dessauer Straße and Stresemannstraße, on the left when traveling south on Dessauer Straße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dessauer Str 40, Berlin 10963, 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, the former West Germany, and at the Berlin
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Das Europahaus (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Die Geschichte des Ministeriums / History of the Ministry (about 150 meters away); Die Alte Berliner Philharmonie / Berlin’s Old Philharmonic Hall (about 180 meters away); Baudenkmal Berliner Mauer / Berlin Wall Monument (about 240 meters away); Das Hausgefängnis des Geheimen Staatspolizeiamts (about 240 meters away); Remains of the Berlin Wall (about 240 meters away); a different marker also named Baudenkmal Berliner Mauer / Berlin Wall Monument (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Das „Hausgefängnis“ der Gestapo-Zentrale / The “House Prison” at Gestapo Headquarters (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berlin.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
2. Myra Warhaftig Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
3. Myra Warhaftig Marker
The marker is located at the left of the center entrance to the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
