Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Justus Bier
1899–1990
Director of the Kestner Gesellschaft from 1930 to 1936. Despite pressure from the National Socialists, the board retained its Jewish director. The Kestner Gesellschaft was forcibly closed in 1936. Justus Bier emigrated to the United States in 1937.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 52° 22.64′ N, 9° 43.898′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Goseriede and Kurt-Schumacher-Straße, on the right when traveling south on Goseriede. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goseriede 11, Hannover NI 30159, 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 and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anzeiger-Hochhaus / Anzeiger High-Rise (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicolaikapelle / St. Nicholas Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Kreuzkirche / Church of the Cross (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ältestes Fachwerkhaus Hannovers / Oldest half-timbered house in Hanover (approx. half a kilometer away); Ballhofplatz / Ballhof Square (approx. half a kilometer away); Verband der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands / Association of Factory Workers of Germany (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Ballhof (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Hier lebte Herschel Grünspan (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannover.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.


