Naarden in Gooise Meren, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Replica van Stadspomp
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City Water Pump Replica
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022
1. Replica van Stadspomp / City Water Pump Replica Marker
During the 18th and 19th centuries, thirty pumps were scattered throughout the Fortress. Underneath the superstructure of the pump was a masonry pit that reached about 3 meters deep into the aquifer sand layers. In 1904 the construction of a water main was started. The municipal council decided in 1919 to have the city pumps, which had now become redundant. removed.
Erected by The ANWB.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 52° 17.75′ N, 5° 9.808′ E. Marker is in Naarden, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Gooise Meren. It is at the intersection of Raadhuisstraat and Marktstraat, on the left when traveling
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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 are within walking distance of this marker: Oude Stadehuis / Old City Hall - Marktstraat 22 Naarden (a few steps from this marker); Stadhuis / City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Kogel / Cannonball (within shouting distance of this marker); Fluweelwerkers en Zijdeweverbus / Velvet Workers and Silk Weavers Assistance Fund (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Het Spaanse Huis / The Spanish House (about 150 meters away); De Utrechtse Poort / The Utrecht Gate (about 150 meters away); Weeshuiskazerne / Orphanage Barracks (about 150 meters away); Comeniusmausoleum / Waalse Kapel Comenius Mausoleum and Walloon Chapel (about 180 meters
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022
2. Replica van Stadspomp / City Water Pump Replica and Marker
The marker is visible on the wall behind the pump.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
