The Secret Annex

The Secret Annex is a hidden portion of the office building where Otto Frank’s business is housed. The four members of the Frank family, three van Daans and Albert Dussel live in this small space for nearly two and a half years in an attempt to hide from the German army. The majority of the novel takes place in this area.

263 Prinsengracht

263 Prinsengracht is the street address of Otto Frank’s office building. It is inside this office building that the Secret Annex is located.

Anne’s Room

During their first weeks in the Secret Annex Anne shares a room with her sister, Margot. When Albert Dussel joins the hidden Jews. Anne and Dussel have arguments concerning who should get to use the room most often.

The Kitchen

The kitchen of the Secret Annex doubles as the living quarters for the van Daan family. All...