Straus Historical Society

The Straus Historical Society is a not-for-profit that collects, preserves, researches, and disseminates information relating to the Straus Family (Macy's)

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In 1992, Gunter Demnig created the Stolpersteine—small brass “stumbling stones” placed outside victims’ last homes to remember lives lost in the Holocaust. We remember Alice Mathilde Straus Loeb and Jakob Adolf Loeb, honored in Frankfurt in 2025.

#Stolpersteine

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Happy Father’s Day from the Straus Historical Society!

Today we celebrate fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who inspire, guide, and support us.

#FathersDay #StrausHistoricalSociety #FamilyLegacy #HonoringDads #CommunityAndCare

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Honoring Juneteenth with the Straus Historical Society

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, the day that marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.

#Juneteenth

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Happy Flag Day from the Straus Historical Society!

Today, we honor the symbol of our nation—the Stars and Stripes—and the values it represents: freedom, unity, and resilience.

#FlagDay #StrausHistoricalSociety #PrideInOurFlag #CommunityAndService

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Today, on what would have been Anne Frank’s 97th birthday, we honor her memory and the enduring legacy of her words. We honor Anne Frank’s legacy and reaffirm our commitment to remembrance, education, and the fight against hatred and intolerance in all its forms. #AnneFrank

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On this day in 1885, Isidor and Ida Straus purchased their Inwood home after Isidor won the property at public auction. Questions remain about how much the family used the estate before settling primarily on 105th Street.

https://t.co/n3VDmnGlqY #Inwood #Straus #StrausHistory

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On June 8, 1913, Macy’s employees honored Isidor Straus & Ida Straus with a memorial plaque at the 34th St entrance—engraved with every contributor’s name. Re-dedicated in 2014, it remains a lasting tribute. https://t.co/JcO0qXlP0L #titanic #rmstitanic

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This World Environment Day, we celebrate Arthur Loeb. In 1974, his legacy was honored with the dedication of the Art Loeb Trail—a beloved and challenging route that continues to inspire hikers today.

#WorldEnvironmentDay

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Celebrating Pride Month! The Straus Historical Society honors the history, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ+ communities. Happy Pride Month!

#PrideMonth #Equality #Inclusion #PublicService

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Straus Scholarship Spotlight: Lashun Taylor is pursuing an MPA at USC Price and has dedicated his life to advocacy after 31 years in prison. His work focuses on reentry support, trauma-informed care, and expanding programs. https://t.co/7C4Ghc9Zmw
#StrausScholarship

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This Memorial Day, the Straus Historical Society honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

May their legacy live on in our communities and in the stories we preserve.

#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #StrausHistoricalSociety

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Straus Scholarship Spotlight: Anna Kaganova, 2026 Straus Scholar. She is pursuing a Master’s at Tufts Fletcher in Global Business Administration, focused on improving how public systems allocate resources and respond to community needs. https://t.co/7C4Ghc9Zmw #StrausScholarship

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Straus Scholarship Spotlight: Ariane Gottlieb, 2026 Straus Scholar. She is pursuing a Master’s at American University in Global Governance, focused on democracy, human rights, and countering authoritarianism. https://t.co/7C4Ghc9Zmw #StrausScholarship #PublicService #Democracy

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Straus Scholarship Spotlight: Noam Shapiro, 2026 Paul A. Kurzman Memorial Scholar. Noam is pursuing an MPA at Columbia SIPA, focused on climate policy, emissions reduction, EV incentives & sustainable transportation. https://t.co/7C4Ghc9Zmw #StrausScholarship #ClimatePolicy

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Today we honor the love, strength, and endless sacrifices of mothers and mother figures everywhere. From the smallest acts of kindness to the greatest displays of courage, you inspire us every day with your unwavering support and care.

#MothersDay #ThankYouMom #CelebrateMoms

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Straus Scholarship Spotlight: Alya Ruiz, 2026 Al Berr Memorial Scholar. Alya is pursuing an MIA at Columbia SIPA, focused on diplomacy, human rights, crisis response & post-conflict reconstruction. https://t.co/7C4Ghc9Zmw
#StrausScholarship #PublicService

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The Straus Historical Society proudly announces the 2026 Straus Scholarship recipients: Alya Ruiz, Noam Shapiro, Ariane Gottlieb, Anna Kaganova, and Lashun Taylor.

Support the program: https://t.co/zNsgZmmm7p

#StrausScholarship #SHS2026 #PublicService #EducationMatters

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Jewish American Heritage Month celebrates the achievements & contributions of American Jews. We honor this vibrant heritage, recognize ongoing challenges, and stand against antisemitism.

#MyJAHM #OurSharedHeritage #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth

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Nearly a century later, Straus Park remains the heart of the Upper West Side. Friends of Straus Park hosts art, concerts, cleanups & more. “Memory,” by Augustus Lukeman, invites reflection on Titanic sacrifice.

Learn more: https://t.co/OsgyjSz4px

#history #straus #titanic

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Memorials for Isidor & Ida Straus drew global crowds—6,000 at Carnegie Hall, thousands more outside, and ~40,000 overall. Within two months of the Titanic sinking, plans began for Straus Park, dedicated April 15, 1915. https://t.co/OsgyjSz4px #titanic