Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

Josef Berliner

Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026

1. Josef Berliner Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier wohnte
Josef Berliner
22. Aug. 1858 – 23. Mai 1938
Unternehmer. Mit seinem Bruder Emil, dem Erfinder der Schallplatte, errichtete er 1898 in Hannover die erste Schallplattenfabrik der Welt. 1895-1938 lebte er hier mit Frau Therese (gest. 1934) und Tochter Klara. 1921-1938 war er Vorsitzender der Synagogengemeinde. Klara Berliner wurde enteignet und am 16.3.1943 deportiert. Sie kam im Ghetto Theresienstadt um. Die Villa Simon war 1860 für Obergerichtsanwalt Eduard Simon gebaut worden. Architekt war Christian Heinrich Tramm.

Josef Berliner lived here. Entrepreneur. Together with his brother Emil, the inventor of the gramophone record, he established the world's first record factory in 1898. He lived here with his wife Therese (d. 1934) and their daughter Klara from 1895-1938. Chairman of the synagogue from 1921-1938. Klara Berliner was dispossessed and deported on 16.3.1943. She died in the ghetto Terezín. The Villa Simon was designed in 1860 by the architect Christian Heinrich Tramm for the lawyer Eduard Simon.

Erected by Landeshauptstadt Hannover. (Marker Number 119.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1858.

Location. 52° 22.644′ N, 9° 43.426′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is on Brühlstraße just south of Königsworther Str., on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Brühlstraße 25, Hannover NI 30169, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Der Neustädter Friedhof / The Neustädter Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Der Neustädter Friedhof / The Neustädter Cemetery (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Der Neustädter Friedhof / The Neustädter Cemetery (about 180 meters away); Brüggemannhof (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Dr. Fritz Frensdorff (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Conrad-Wilhelm-Hase-Platz (approx. half a kilometer away); Christuskirche / Christ Church (approx. half a kilometer away); Hertha Pels (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannover.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026

2. Josef Berliner Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026

3. Josef Berliner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.