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Gyula Fodor Design
Feb 23, 2024
ArchitectsGyula Fodor
Architectural StyleArt Nouveau
ResidentsMargit Ladomerszky

Capturing a photo of the stunning entrance at Falk Miksa utca 13 proved challenging due to the regular presence of bins. Patiently waiting for a trash collection day allowed me to capture the beauty in the early morning light. Designed by the esteemed Hungarian architect Gyula Fodor, responsible for other notable structures like Csokonai utca 8, Hajós utca 25, Dózsa György út 64, and Baross utca 11, this Art Nouveau masterpiece was completed in 1912. Initially home to the upper-middle class, the building housed professionals such as lawyers and doctors, a trend that persists to this day. During the tumultuous events of 1944, Falk Miksa utca 13 became a "yellow star house," serving as a compulsory residence for Jews in Budapest. In a tragic incident in July 1945, a 20-year-old glass grinder named Pál Kővágó targeted lawyer Dr. Zoltán Nagy in a robbery attempt. Despite Dr. Nagy's resistance, Kővágó fatally shot him, then turned the gun on himself. Dr. Nagy, not just a lawyer but also a skilled writer and poet associated with the literary journal Nyugat (West), lost his life. Amidst these challenging times, actress Margit Ladomerszky, a notable resident of Falk Miksa utca 13, displayed exceptional courage. When the house received the yellow star designation, Christian residents were forced to vacate. Despite offers of a luxurious villa in Buda, Margit Ladomerszky opted to stay, using her fame to aid Jewish inhabitants. Leveraging her network, she arranged forged papers and provided essential supplies, demonstrating remarkable resilience and compassion.

 

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