Plantage in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

De Burcht / The Castle

Plantage aan het Water

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

1. De Burcht / The Castle Marker

Inscription. De Burcht is in 1900 gebouwd naar ontwerp van H.P. Berlage in opdracht van de roemruchte Algemeene Nederlandsche Diamantbewerkersbond. Met het gebouw wilde ANDB-voorzitter Henri Polak (1868-1943) een monument voor de arbeidersbeweging tot stand brengen. Veel kunstenaars leverden een bijdrage aan de verfraaiing. Een schitterend trappenhuis, originele stijlkamers, muurschilde-ringen, reliëfs en glas-in-loodramen zijn nog in hun volle pracht te bewonderen. Nu is hier De Burcht gevestigd: centrum voor debat en educatie op het gebied van arbeidsverhoudingen.

The Burcht (the Castle) was built in 1900 based on a design by H.P. Berlage and commissioned by the legendary - General Dutch Diamondworkers Union (ANDB). ANDB chairman Henri Polak (1868-1943) wanted to build a monument for the labour movement. Many artists provided contributions to the decoration of the building. The beautiful staircase, original period rooms, murals, reliefs and stained-glass windows can still.be admired in their original glory. Nowadays, the Burcht houses a centre for debate and education in the field of labour relations with the same name.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 52° 22.081′ N,

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4° 54.643′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Plantage. Marker is on Henri Polaklaan just east of Plantage Parklaan, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Henri Polaklaan 9, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1018 CM, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Portugees Israëlietisch Ziekenhuis / Portugese Israelite Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Auschwitzmonument (Spiegelmonument) / Auschwitz Monument (Mirror Monument) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wertheimpark (about 120 meters away); Defenders of Jewish Children World War II Memorial (about 120 meters away); Hugo de Vries (about 150 meters away); Vernieling Bevolkingsregister / The Attack on the Population Register (about 180 meters away); Adriaan Morriën (about 240 meters away); De Hortus (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . .
1. Vakbondsmuseum - Trade Unions Museum in Amsterdam (Amsterdam.info). Dutch trade unions differ from the similar organizations in most of Europe, since they have always tried politically to stay in the center and to look for a compromise and not for a fight. Accordingly, The Trade Unions Museum located in the beautiful beginning 20c. building called De Burcht (Stronghold),
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

2. De Burcht / The Castle Marker - Wide View
The marker is just barely visible here, on the left side of the doorway.
through its modest exhibits tries to show the history of the movement and not their struggle and the accent has not been put on conflict, but on understanding. (Submitted on July 13, 2017.)

2. De Burcht (deburcht.nl, in Dutch only). (Submitted on July 13, 2017.)

De Burcht / The Castle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

3. De Burcht / The Castle

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.