Amsterdam, the greatest planned city of northern Europe, has always been a well-known name in world history and played a central role in the history of the Netherlands. In the 17th century Amsterdam was the centre of world economy, and nowadays the city is known for its tolerant character.
The 19th century also marked an era of massive land reclamation projects that created the Nordzeekanal, most of Amsterdam Noord and Stationseiland, where Central Station stands today. These stunning photochroms from black and white photographs illustrate the explosive growth Amsterdam experienced throughout its second Golden Age in the late 19th century.
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Old Zÿds, the Kolk (canal), Amsterdam |
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Nicolaaskerk, Amsterdam |
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Voorburgwal & Nicolaaskerk, Amsterdam |
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Amsterdam Dam |
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The square, palace, and church, Amsterdam |
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The post office, Amsterdam |
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The museum, Amsterdam |
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Fishmarket and bourse (i.e. weighing house), Amsterdam |
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The new market and bourse (i.e. weighing house), Amsterdam |
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The Heerengracht (main canal), Amsterdam |
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The Binnen Amstel (inner Amstel), Amsterdam |
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Kloveniersburgwal (canal), Amsterdam |
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Groen Burgwal (canal), Amsterdam |
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Prince Henry's quay, Amsterdam |
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De Oude Schans, Amsterdam |
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Mint tower, Amsterdam |
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The station, Amsterdam |
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Blue bridge and the Amstel River, Amsterdam |
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The Buiten Amstel, Amsterdam |
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The great sluice, Amsterdam |
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Amsterdam Gate, Haarlem |
(Images:
Library of Congress)
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