De Pijp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Samuel Sarphati
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023
1. Samuel Sarphati Marker
Samuel Sarphati 1813-1866
Een van de grootste Amsterdammers van de negentiende eeuw. Begon zijn carrière als armenarts en zette zich in voor de ver- betering van de volkshygiëne en bestrijding van de armoede van de werkmansstand. Hij reorganiseerde de vuilverwerking en richtte de eerste industiële broodbakkerij op. Ook het Paleis voor Volksvlijt en het Amstel Hotel werden dankzij hem gerealiseerd.
One of the greatest Amsterdammers of the nineteenth century. Began his career as a doctor for the poor and devoted himself to improving public hygiene and combating poverty among the working class. He reorganized the waste processing and founded the first industrial bread bakery. The Paleis voor Volksvlijt and the Amstel Hotel were also realized thanks to him.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine.
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Location. 52° 21.229′ N, 4° 53.644′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Pijp. Marker is at the intersection of Sarphatipark and Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat, on the left when traveling north on Sarphatipark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Sarphatipark 22, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1072 PA, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sarphatipark (a few steps from this marker); Jan van der Heyden (a few steps from this marker); Ferdinand Bol (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bartholomeus van der Helst (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Marie Heineken (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Lutma (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . .
1. Samuel Sarphati. Wikipedia entry:
Overview: Samuel Sarphati (31 January 1813 – 23 June 1866) was a Dutch physician and Amsterdam city planner.(Submitted on June 5, 2023.)
2. Samuel Sarphati. Jewish Virtual Library website entry:
Excerpt: SARPHATI, SAMUEL(Submitted on June 5, 2023.)(1813–1866), Dutch physician and social reformer. Sarphati was one of the progressive leaders of Amsterdam in the mid-19th century. At the start of his professional career he was employed part time by the Portuguese Jewish community as a physician for the poor. The social dismay he experienced made him engage in numerous social and economic development projects. He initiated the first municipal garbage-collecting service, and was involved in the building of an industrial bakery to provide quality bread for the masses as well as the establishment of the city's first school of trade and commerce. Other endeavors saw public toilets situated throughout the city and the filling in of several polluted and foul-smelling inner-city canals. Sarphati stimulated urban expansion outside the ancient city walls. To facilitate financial investors he was instrumental in establishing the Netherlands Credit and Deposits Bank, a national mortgage bank and building society. Sarphati was also responsible for the founding of the "Paleis voor Volksvlijt," a vast glass-and-steel industrial exhibition hall, and the grand Amstel Hotel to accommodate commercial entrepreneurs.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 20232. Samuel Sarphati Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
