History
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Bem rakpart 54-55 and Károly Haggenmacher : From Swiss Roots to Budapest’s Heart
This apartment house located at Bem rakpart 54-55, in the 2nd district of Budapest, boasts a rich history dating back to 1899. Designed by the renowned architect Sándor Hauszmann for András Holtzspach, the building later became the property of Károly Haggenmacher, a key figure in Budapest’s development. Károly was the brother of Henrik Haggenmacher and…
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The Jews of Budapest During the Holocaust : Yellow-Star Houses
Between June and November 1944, the 1,944 compulsory places of residence for Jews in Budapest were designated, from where they were either sent to the ghetto or to “protected houses.” This network of yellow-star houses comprised almost 1,950 designated compulsory places of residence for approximately 220,000 Budapest Jews from June 21, 1944, until late November…
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Ghost Signs and Vintage Signs in Budapest
According to an article published in The Guardian, ‘ghost signs’ are typically hand-painted advertising signs or old shop signs from the late 19th or early to mid-20th centuries preserved on buildings that have since changed use. To be precise and adhere to this definition, I have also included ‘vintage signs’ in the title of this…
Buildings Tell Tales 