Model built by the rescuer of his house where 32 Jews lived in hiding
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 40.750 inches (103.505 cm) | Width: 32.500 inches (82.55 cm)
Creator(s)
- Staszek Jackowski (Artisan)
Archival History
The model was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1991 by Ruth Gruber.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Ruth Gruber
Scope and Content
Model of his house built by Staszek Jackowski, a Christian man, who hid 32 Jews there for 1 1/2 years. The model lifts to expose the hiding place in the basement. Jackowski built the model for Ruth Gruber in 1967. The hiding place was built in the basement of a house which was 2 blocks away from Gestapo headquarters.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Three layered cutaway model made of cardboard and balsa wood with electrical circuitry. a: base b-c: rooms d-e: roofs f: parts
Genre
- Architectural Elements
- Object
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