Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Hijman Swaap

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 8, 2026

1. Hijman Swaap stolperstein

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier woonde
Hijman Swaap
Geb. 1880
Gedeporteerd 28-8-1942
uit Westerbork
Vermoord 31-8-1942
Auschwitz

(Here lived Hijman Swaap, born 1880. Deported August 28, 1942 from Westerbork. Murdered August 31, 1942 in Auschwitz.)

Topics and series. This memorial 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 August 31, 1942.

Location. 52° 22.789′ N, 4° 37.958′ E. Memorial is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Centrum. It is at the intersection of Gedempte Oude Gracht and Gierstraat, on the right when traveling south on Gedempte Oude Gracht. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Gedempte Oude Gracht 80, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 GT, 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 Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: Rachel Swaap - de Vries (here, next to this marker); Drogerij / Apothecary (a few steps from this marker); Bruiningshofje / Bruinings Almshouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Het Pietershuis (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Brouwershofje / Brewers Almshouse (about 120 meters away); Huis Van Schagen / The Van Schagen Building (about 150 meters away); Hofje van Loo, Gasthuisje / Van Loo Almshouse, Inn (about 180 meters away); Wijnbergshofje / Mennonite Almshouse (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Hijman Swaap (Struikelstenen Haarlem, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):

Rachel and Hijman lived in Haarlem from the time of their marriage. In April 1936, they moved from Grote Houtstraat 169 to Gedempte Oude Gracht 80 Rood. Like his brothers Willem and Samuel, Hijman ran a practice as a dental technician. Only one advertisement placed by him can be found in the Haarlems Dagblad on September 9, 1935. Nothing is known about the further conduct of the
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 8, 2026

2. Hijman Swaap stolperstein - wide view
The stolperstein for Hijman Swaap is visible here next to the one for his wife Rachel, set into the pavement of their former residence.
business or any role Rachel may have played in it…

Deported from Westerbork on August 28, 1942. Murdered in Auschwitz on August 31, 1942. He was 61 years old.

(Submitted on September 20, 2026.)

Additional keywords. struikelsteen

Hijman Swaap stolperstein - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 8, 2026

3. Hijman Swaap stolperstein - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.