Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Drukkerij en Kantoor Uitgeversmaatschappij A.W. Sijthoff

Printing Plant and Office of the Publisher A.W. Sijthoff

Drukkerij en Kantoor Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

1. Drukkerij en Kantoor Marker

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Dit pand werd in 1908 ontworpen door de Leidse architect W.C. Mulder. In 1853 legde A.W. Sijthoff op deze plaats de grondslag voor het naar hem genoemde concern. Tussen 1860 en 1917 werd hier het Leidsch Dagblad gemaakt.

(English translation:)

This building was designed in 1908 by the Leiden architect W.C. Mulder. In 1853 A.W. Sijthoff established here the firm that was named after him. Between 1860 and 1917, the Leidsch Dagblad ("Leiden Daily Paper") was published here .

Erected by The ANWB.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 52° 9.314′ N, 4° 29.341′ E. Marker is in Leiden, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). Marker is on Doezastraat, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Doezastraat 1, Leiden, Zuid-Holland 2311 HB, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Willebrord Snel van Royen (Snellius 1580-1626) (within shouting distance of this marker); De Buskruitramp / The Gunpowder Disaster

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Het koudste plekje op aarde / The Coldest Place on Earth (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Heike Kamerlingh Onnes: Vloeibarr Helium / Liquid Helium (about 120 meters away); Lodewijkskerk / St. Louis Church (about 180 meters away); Philips van Leyden (about 240 meters away); Sint Pieters- of Van der Speckhofje / Van der Speck Almshouse (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Albert Verwey (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leiden.

Also see . . . Albertus Willem Sijthoff (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: "Albertus Willem Sijthoff (June 30, 1829 – July 29, 1913) was a prominent Dutch publisher from Leiden, Netherlands."

(Submitted on August 4, 2022.)

Drukkerij en Kantoor Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

2. Drukkerij en Kantoor Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here between the two windows on the right.

Drukkerij en Kantoor Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

3. Drukkerij en Kantoor Marker - wider view

A.W. Sijthoff commemorative plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

4. A.W. Sijthoff commemorative plaque

Also on the building is a plaque commemorating A.W. Sijthoff.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 4, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.