Jodenbuurt in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Boas Diamantfabriek (Diamond Factory)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 1, 2022
1. Boas Diamantfabriek (Diamond Factory) Marker
Boas diamantfabriek
Architect J.W. Meijers
Opdrachtgever Diamantslijperij Gebr. Boas NV
Bouwjaar 1879
In 1879 namen de gebroeders Boas deze diamantslijperij in gebruik. Met 357 slijpmolens was het destijds de grootste slijperij van Europa. Van de stoomaandrijving zijn het ketelhuis en de schoorsteen nog op het voorplein aanwezig. Het diamantvak was bij uitstek een joodse aangelegenheid; op het binnenterrein bevond zich dan ook een synagoge. Amsterdam telde tientallen diamantfabrieken. Sinds 1989 wordt de functie van dit gebouw door Gassan Diamonds voortgezet.
Boas diamantfabriek (diamond factory)
Architect J.W. Meijers
Commissioned by Diamantslijperij Gebr. Boas NV (diamond-cutting company)
Year of construction 1879
The Boas brothers put this diamond-cutting company into operation in 1879. With 357 grinders, it was the largest cutting company of its time in Europe. The steam generator and the chimney can still be found in the forecourt. Jews dominated the diamond industry; it is not surprising that a synagogue
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Erected by IAmsterdam.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 52° 22.185′ N, 4° 54.201′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Jodenbuurt. Marker is on Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1011 SM, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waterlooplein / Huis de Pinto (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); De Herschepping Synagogue (about 120 meters away); Huis De Pinto (about 180 meters away); Franz Liszt (about 180 meters away); Municipal Morgue (about 240 meters away); Het Arsenaal / The Arsenal (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Benedictus de Spinoza (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Woonhuis familie Nunes da Costa / Residence of the Nunes da Costa Family (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Amsterdam: The City of Diamonds.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 1, 2022
2. Boas Diamantfabriek (Diamond Factory) Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the left edge of the building in the foreground.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 1, 2022
3. Boas Diamond Factory building
As to why the building has so many windows? Because of the need to optimize the amount of available light to facilitate the inspection and grinding of small stones.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
