Stavitel Konrad Kuhn a jeho plány trutnovské synagogy
Builder Konrad Kühn and His Plans for the Trutnov Synagogue

Author(s): Roman Reil
Subject(s): Jewish studies, History of Judaism, 19th Century, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), Interwar Period (1920 - 1939), Fascism, Nazism and WW II
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish community; Trutnov; synagogue; Kristallnacht; Konrad Kühn; Nazi occupation;
Summary/Abstract: The document explores the history of the Jewish religious community in Trutnov, focusing on the construction and fate of the Trutnov synagogue. It highlights the contributions of notable architects like Konrad Kühn and Johann Blažek, who designed the synagogue and other significant buildings in the region. The text details the establishment of the synagogue in 1885, its architectural features, and the community's efforts to maintain it. It also covers the tragic events of Kristallnacht in 1938, which led to the synagogue's destruction. The document includes information on the Jewish population's economic activities and the impact of Nazi occupation during World War II. It concludes with reflections on the preservation of Jewish heritage and the challenges faced in documenting the community's history due to the loss of many original records.

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