Historical pictures and documents
The "Arbeit macht Frei" gate
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The main gate of Auschwitz I camp. The picture was taken after the war.
DownloadAuschwitz I
Author: SS
One of Auschwitz I streets with a row of poplars.
DownloadInscription in Block 11
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An inscription made by a prisoner on a wall in Block 11.
DownloadInscription in Block 11
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An inscription made by a prisoner on the wall in Block 11.
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Blok 11 — the camp prison called the "Block of Death".
DownloadGas chamger and crematory I
Author: Zbigniew Klawender
Soon after taking this picture the crematory chimney was recreated, one door was removed and the bricked window was uncovered. It was done to recreate the crematory exterior look.
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