Groningen, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Sociaal Democratische Bond / Social Democratic Union

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 17, 2023

1. Sociaal Democratische Bond / Social Democratic Union Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

SOCIAAL DEMOKRATISCHE BOND opgericht 1885 in dit pand

"overwegende, dat de emancipatie van de arbeidersklasse het werk van de arbeidersklasse zelf moet zijn..."
k. marx

(English translation:)

The Social Democratic Union was founded in this building in 1885.

“Considering, that the emancipation of the working classes must be performed by the working classes themselves…”
Karl Marx

Erected 1985.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. A significant historical date for this entry is January 16, 1885.

Location. 53° 12.999′ N, 6° 33.838′ E. Marker is in Groningen. Marker is at the intersection of Folkingestraat and Akerhof, on the left when traveling north on Folkingestraat. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Groningen 9711 JS, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vereeniging van Groningen Handelaren / Groningen Merchants Association (1847 - 1992) (here, next to this marker); Oprichting van de Loge / Establishment of I.O.O.F. Lodge (a few steps from this marker); Vismarkt 56

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(a few steps from this marker); Korenbeurs / Grain Exchange (a few steps from this marker); Vismarkt 40 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); A-Kerk / A-Church (about 120 meters away); Het Soephuis / The Soup House (about 180 meters away); Evert Jan Thomassen à Thuessink (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groningen.

Regarding Sociaal Democratische Bond / Social Democratic Union. The Karl Marx quote is from the the basic premises of the Constitution of the First International.

Also see . . . Gedenksteen 100 Jaar Sociaal Demokratische Bond (Stichting Kunstpunt Groningen, in Dutch).

Excerpt (in translation): “On January 16, 1985, it was 100 years ago that the Groningen department of the SDB was founded. The workers thus entered the arena of politics as an independent power, previously the domain of the noble lords, wealthy farmers and well-to-do merchant families. The idea that the creative, working man would freely dispose of his destiny and the fruits of his labor and thus, as Marx defined it, lead
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 17, 2023

2. Sociaal Democratische Bond / Social Democratic Union Marker - wide view
humanity out of the realm of necessity into the realm of freedom; that idea actually took shape in that first political organization in our region. [from: information package of the Foundation 100 years Social-Democratic Labor Movement, January 18, 1985]

(Submitted on May 21, 2023.)

Sociaal Democratische Bond / Social Democratic Union Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 17, 2023

3. Sociaal Democratische Bond / Social Democratic Union Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.