Traces of the Litzmannstadt-Getto

In this work, the author guides readers through the cramped quarters of the Łódź ghetto, focusing each chapter on a distinct area, such as a street, building, or neighborhood. The narrative highlights various buildings that served during the war, hosting departments, educational institutions, places of worship, soup kitchens, and official offices. Significant locations include Plac Bazarowy, notorious for public executions, Radegast Station, the departure point for Jews sent to death camps, and the Central Prison. Despite the grim realities, the author also emphasizes the vibrancy of cultural life, showcasing performances by prominent Jewish artists at the Community Center. Additionally, the text covers two specific camps established by Nazis: one for Gypsies from Burgenland and another for Polish children. Descriptions are enriched with wartime diary entries and reports from individuals like Dawid Sierakowiak and Jakub Poznański, as well as post-war memoirs and The Chronicle of the Łódź Ghetto. Maps in each chapter assist in locating these sites in present-day Łódź.