Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Pierre Cuypers
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022
1. Pierre Cuypers Marker
Hij was een Nederlandse architect en zijn naam wordt vaak in ιιn adem genoemd met het Rijksmuseum (1876-1885) en het Centraal Station (1881-1889). Cuypers was echter in de eerste plaats een architect van kerken; hij ontwierp er meer dan 100, waarvan er 70 werden gebouwd. Zijn invloed beperkte zich niet alleen tot zijn eigen zoon, architect Joseph Cuypers, en tot zijn vele leerlingen. Ook architecten als H.P.Berlage en Michel de Klerk zijn in grote mate door hem beοnvloed. Rijksmuseum, 1885. Vaak zorgde hij bij gebouwen ook voor het gehele interieur. Hij maakte meubels, kledingstukken en zelfs bestek, passend bij het hele ontwerp.
Pierre Cuypers was a Dutch architect and his name is often mentioned in the same breath when speaking of the Rijksmuseum (1876-1885) and the Amsterdam Central Station (1881-1889). However, Cuypers was primarily an architect of churches; he designed more than 100, of which 70 were built. His influence was not limited to his own son, architect Joseph Cuypers, or his many pupils;
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Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 52° 22.692′ N, 4° 47.815′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is on Pierre Cuypershof, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pierre Cuypershof 31, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1067 LD, 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 are within walking distance of this marker: Jan Leliman (within shouting distance of this marker); Jan Springer (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Michel de Klerk (about 120 meters away); Piet Aalberse (about 120 meters away); Joseph Mendes da Costa (about 150 meters away); Henri Marchant (about 180 meters away); Ben Telders (about 240 meters away); Willem Albarda (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Pierre Cuypers (Wikipedia)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022
2. Pierre Cuypers Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
