Jacob Olie (1834-1905) was a Dutch photographer, known for for his photographs of Amsterdam in the 19th century. He was born, lived and worked in this city.
Photography was nothing more than a hobby for Olie, who earned his living by working as a carpenter and engineer on the Prinseneiland.
The urbanization of Amsterdam in the 19th century – with all the major changes it brought – represents a recurring theme at Olie. Filling in of canals to turn them into streets, widening of embankments, the construction of the first large department stores and offices – these are all captured by his photographs.
Take a look at some of his photographs and you will see why his work is so precious in capturing the essence of old Amsterdam!
(Photos by Jacob Olie)
Photography was nothing more than a hobby for Olie, who earned his living by working as a carpenter and engineer on the Prinseneiland.
The urbanization of Amsterdam in the 19th century – with all the major changes it brought – represents a recurring theme at Olie. Filling in of canals to turn them into streets, widening of embankments, the construction of the first large department stores and offices – these are all captured by his photographs.
Take a look at some of his photographs and you will see why his work is so precious in capturing the essence of old Amsterdam!
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| Grote Houtstraat, 21 September 1894 |
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| Utrechtsestraat, 20 June 1898 |
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| Amstel, 1 April 1894 |
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| Dam Square, 1890 |
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| Dam Square, 1890 |
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| Frederiksplein, 1891 |
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| Gebed Zonder End, 1892 |
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| Geldersekade, 1890 |
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| Herengracht, 30 March 1894 |
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| Jan Luijkenstraat, 4 June 1898 |
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| Koninginneweg, September 1893 |
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| Lijnbaansgracht, corner Reguliersgracht, 12 March 1899 |
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| Nassaukade, 1890 |
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| Nicolaas Witsenkade, 1891 |
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| Nieuwe Teertuinen with Sloterdijkerbrug ,1890 |
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| Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, 6 October 1897 |
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| Noordermarkt, 30 October 1896 |
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| Oosteinde, 1890 |
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| Paulus Potterstraat, 8 November 1897 |
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| Plantage Middenlaan, 24 May 1895 |
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| Prins Hendrikkade, 30 June 1897 |
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| Reguliersbreestraat, 17 October 1899 |
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| Roemer Visscherstraat, 9 May 1895 |
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| Spuistraat, 10 July 1896 |
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| Utrechtsestraat Street, 1893 |
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| Utrechtsestraat, 7 July 1897 |
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| Veemarkt, 1890 |
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| Weteringcircuit , 20 July 1898 |
(Photos by Jacob Olie)
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