20130926 Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
Plaques with details of each and every deportation shipment of Jews from Berlin line both sides of 'Platform 17'. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
A memorial comprised of a concrete slab and human figures carved in rock leads towards 'Platform 17'. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
A group of Israeli visitors walks from the main platform at the Berlin-Grunewald train station towards the remote and partially hidden 'Platform 17'. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
Memorial candles in the form of a Star of David lay between roses near 'Platform 17'. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
Plaque with details of first deportation shipment of Jews from Berlin indicates 1251 were sent to the Lodz Ghetto on October 18th, 1941. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
A memorial artwork by Polish artist Lukasz Surowiec created in 2011 with birch trees brought to Berlin from the former Auschwitz Birkenau area. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
The train tracks are symbolically severed at 'Platform 17' to say 'no trains will leave here again'. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
A memorial comprised of a concrete slab and human figures carved in rock leads towards 'Platform 17'. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
Plaques with details of each and every deportation shipment of Jews from Berlin line both sides of 'Platform 17'. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
A group of Israeli visitors receive instruction at the Berlin-Grunewald train near 'Platform 17'. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
Details of last deportation shipment of Jews from Berlin, just 5 weeks before German forces surrender the city, indicates 18 were sent to Theresinstadt. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
Main platform at the Berlin-Grunewald train station. Platform 17 is remote and partially hidden from the main train station. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
A memorial comprised of a concrete slab and human figures carved in rock leads towards 'Platform 17'. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
Plaques with details of each and every deportation shipment of Jews from Berlin line both sides of 'Platform 17'. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
A sign indicates the Berlin-Grunewald train station. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
Main entrance to the Berlin-Grunewald train station. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
A memorial comprised of a concrete slab and human figures carved in rock leads towards 'Platform 17'. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.
Berlin-Grunewald Commemorates WW2 Nazi Deportation of Jews
Plaques with details of each and every deportation shipment of Jews from Berlin line both sides of 'Platform 17'. Grunewald, Germany. 26-Sept-2013. The township of Grunewald and City of Berlin commemorate the deportation of over 50,000 Berlin Jews in World War Two at Platform 17, from which Jews were sent east to concentration and death camps by the Nazi regime.