Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

John Adams

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

1. John Adams Marker

Inscription. Hier woonde van 1781-1782

John Adams

1st US Ambassador to the Netherlands
2nd President of the United States of America

["Hier woonde van..." = Here lived from...]

Erected 2004 by The John Adams Institute.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #02 John Adams series list.

Location. 52° 21.879′ N, 4° 53.353′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grachtengordel. It is on Keizersgracht just west of Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Keizersgracht 529, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1017 DE, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Taeke Ferwerda and Siebren van der Baan Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Evert Van Dieren (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); De Bazel (about 210 meters away); Pietro Antonio Locatelli (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Huis met de Kolommen / House with the Columns (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); De Gevelsteen / The Gable Stone (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ferdinand Bol (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Singelkerk (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Gemeente Amsterdam Stadsarchief / Amsterdam City Archives (was about 210 meters away but has been permanently removed).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. John Adams in Amsterdam (The John Adams Institute). Before being elected the second President of the United States, Adams resided in the Netherlands from 1780-1782 as an envoy and advocate for the American colonies, which were then waging a brutal war for independence against the British. Living
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

2. John Adams Marker - Wide View
in the heart of the city, at Keizersgracht 529, he actively sought contact with the social-economic elite, befriending bankers, politicians, and other influential persons who could help contribute to support the fledgling republic. The long history of friendship between America and the Netherlands was cemented by Adams and the Netherlands became the second country in the world, after France, to recognize America’s independence. (Submitted on July 7, 2017.)

2. Amsterdam honours John Adams (Expatica, September 20, 2004).

Excerpt: AMSTERDAM — Mayor Job Cohen of Amsterdam unveiled a plaque Monday to honour Amsterdam statesman John Adams who secured Dutch recognition for the fledgling and independent United States of America in 1782.

(Submitted on May 7, 2023.)

John Adams Marker - Wider View, Looking North Across the Keizersgracht image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

3. John Adams Marker - Wider View, Looking North Across the Keizersgracht

The marker is barely visible here, just above the fender of the second car from the right.

<i>...John Adams, full-length portrait, standing next to globe, facing left...</i> image. Click for full size.

Print based on a painting by John Singleton Copely

4. ...John Adams, full-length portrait, standing next to globe, facing left...

Image courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 3,084 times since then and 344 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.