Loods 24, World War II memorial site in Feijenoord, Netherlands
Loods 24 is a former warehouse between Binnenhaven and Spoorweghaven in Rotterdam that now serves as a memorial site with preserved brick walls from its original construction. The space features a sloped grass field, stone seating, and the Jewish Child Monument, arranged to create a reflective setting.
The warehouse served as a deportation point used by German forces between 1942 and 1943, becoming the last location for thousands of residents before transport to concentration camps. The building and its grounds now stand as a testament to this period and the people who were forced to leave from this place.
The site carries the names of Rotterdam's Jewish community members, visible through the naming of surrounding streets and memorial spaces. Visitors experience a space shaped to reflect loss and remembrance through its physical design.
The site is easily accessible from nearby streets and reachable by public transit, as it sits centrally in Rotterdam. Annual commemorations occur each July, welcoming visitors who wish to pay respects and learn about the history.
A 2000 research study revealed that only a very small fraction of the thousands deported from this location survived the concentration camps. This finding underscores the profound loss connected to this place.
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