Ławeczka Jana Karskiego (Jan Karski's Bench)

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Date

2016

Description

The memorial statue is set in a small square next to the entrance to the Remu Synagogue, facing Szroka Street, in front of the wall of the Old Jewish Cemetery. The figure of Jan Karski is shown seated on one side of a bench with his legs crossed, his left hand resting on a cane, and a chessboard with pieces set beside him. There is room on the opposite side of the bench for visitors to sit as if to participate in a chess match. Two plaques are affixed to the wall nearby – one is a double plaque with text about Karski in Polish and English. A separate bronze plaque names the sculptor, donors, and those who facilitated the project. Use the transcript button to view the plaque inscriptions.

Type

Artifact

Region

Global

Era

The Great Depression and WW II

Topic

Architecture, Community, Genocide, Jewish History, World War II

Source

Photo is courtesy of Steve Goldberg.

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