Oststadt in Mannhiem in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Otto Idstein
Photographed by James Hulse, September 16, 2026
1. Otto Idstein Marker
Otto Idstein
Jg. 1879
'Schutzhaft' 1938
KZ Dachau
Deportiert 1940
Gurs
Interniert Les Milles
Drancy
1944 Auschwitz
Ermordet
Otto Idstein, born in 1879, lived here. He was placed in so-called “protective custody” in 1938 and imprisoned in the Dachau concentration camp. He was deported to Gurs in 1940, interned at Les Milles, and later taken to Drancy. In 1944, he was deported to Auschwitz and murdered.
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 year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 49° 28.764′ N, 8° 28.976′ E. Marker is in Mannhiem, Baden-Württemberg, in Mannheim. It is in Oststadt. It is on Otto-Beck-Straße just north of Wespinstraße, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Otto-Beck-Straße 6, Mannhiem BW 68165, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the German Upper Rhine. Globally, 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, the Holy Roman Empire, and the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Franz Ferdinand Idstein (here, next to this marker); Selma Idstein (here, next to this marker); Otto Wertheimer (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wilhelm Wertheimer (about 150 meters away); Hedwig Wertheimer (about
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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 have been laid, making the Stolpersteine project the world's largest decentralized memorial.(Submitted on September 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 16, 2026
2. Otto Idstein Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 16, 2026
3. Otto Idstein Marker
The view of the house and marker from the street.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 16, 2026
4. Otto Idstein Marker
The view of the Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) along the street in front of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
