Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Gemeente Amsterdam Stadsarchief
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Amsterdam City Archives
Gebouw De Bazel /Bazel Building
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017
1. Gemeente Amsterdam Stadsarchief / Amsterdam City Archives Marker
Het gebouw De Bazel is een rijksmonument en vernoemd naar zijn architect K.P.C. de Bazel (1869-1923) Het pand werd gebouwd tussen 1919 en 1926 voor de Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij. De NHM was de voorloper van de Algemene Bank Nederland en ABN Amro. Nu is hier het Stadsarchief Amsterdam ondergebracht. Op 12 september 2007 vond, na een verbouwing en restauratie door Claus en Kaan architecten, de officiλle opening plaats door koningin Beatrix.
U bent welkom in het Informatiecentrum, de Studiezaal, Tentoonstellingszaal, Schatkamer en de Filmzaal, de Stadsboekwinkel en Cafι De Bazel. De depots van het Stadsarchief voldoen aan alle moderne eisen die de Archiefwet stelt. In 2009 kreeg het gebouw het Energie A-label (energiezuinig en duurzaam).
Lees meer op www.stadsarchief.amsterdam.nl
The Basel Building is a national monument, named after its architect, K.P.C. de Bazel (1869-1923). The building was built between 1919 and 1926 for the Dutch Trade Society (NHM), the forerunner of the Dutch- and ABN Amro Banks. The Amsterdam City Archive is now housed here. On
this page online
You are welcome to visit the Information Center, Study Room, Exhibition Hall, Treasury and Film Room, the City Bookstore and Cafι De Bazel. The holdings of the City Archives are compliant with all the modern requirements set by the Archives Act. In 2009, the building received the Energy A label (energy efficient and sustainable).
Read more at www.stadsarchief.amsterdam.nl
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 2007.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 52° 21.875′ N, 4° 53.547′ E. Marker was in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It was in Grachtengordel. It was on Vijzelstraat just north of Keizersgracht, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Vijzelstraat 32, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1017 HG, Netherlands.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017
2. Gemeente Amsterdam Stadsarchief / Amsterdam City Archives Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here, just to the left of the entrance.
Regionally, it was in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: De Bazel (here, next to this marker); Huis met de Kolommen / House with the Columns (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Evert Van Dieren (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ferdinand Bol (about 120 meters away); John Adams (about 210 meters away); De Gevelsteen / The Gable Stone (about 210 meters away); Taeke Ferwerda and Siebren van der Baan Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Organized Resistance - the Free Groups of Amsterdam (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . .
1. Amsterdam City Archives (Wikipedia). "The Amsterdam City Archives (Dutch: Stadsarchief Amsterdam) preserves documents pertaining to the history of Amsterdam and provides information about the city. With archives
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017
3. Decorative detail found directly above the marker
2. Home - Stadsarchief Amsterdam (in Dutch). (Submitted on September 15, 2017.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017
4. Gemeente Amsterdam Stadsarchief / Amsterdam City Archives - Looking north on Vijzelstraat
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,411 times since then and 183 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 14, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 15, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
