Amsterdam Oud-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Frederikstraat / Frederik Street
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023
1. Frederikstraat / Frederik Street Marker
Gerrit Scheeuwe, timmerman, koopt op 1 februari 1882 zes stukken bouwterrein van de heer Franz Wilhelm Schröder. Volgens de overlevering bedacht Gerrit deze straatnaam maar hiervoor bestaat geen enkel bewijs. Ook de verwijzing naar prins Willem Frederik Karel, Prins van Oranje Nassau, zoals vermeld in het boek 'Amsterdamsche Straatnamen' van Margaretha van Gelder is niet juist; De straat was niet belangrijk genoeg voor deze herkomst. Totdat de juiste oorsprong van deze straatnaam bekend zal worden op deze plek even een gezicht in de vorm van een historische foto.
Gerrit Scheeuwe, a carpenter, bought six lots for development on February 1, 1882 from Mr. Franz Wilhelm Schröder. According to tradition, Gerrit came up with this street name but there is no evidence for this. Also the reference to Prince Willem Frederik Karel, Prince of Orange-Nassau, as mentioned in the book 'Amsterdamsche Straatnamen' (“Amsterdam Street Names”) by Margaretha van Gelder is not correct; the street was not important enough for this provenance. Until the correct origin of this
this page online
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1882.
Location. 52° 21.505′ N, 4° 51.53′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Oud-West. Marker is on Frederikstraat south of Overtoom, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1054 LB, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jan David Zocher and Louis Paul Zocher (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jacob Jan Cremer (about 120 meters away); Saxenburgerstraat (about 150 meters away); Kostverlorenkade (about 180 meters away); Schoolstraat / School Street (about 210 meters away); Amsterdamse Rijtuig Maatschappij / Amsterdam Coach Company (about 240 meters away); Paardentramremise / Horse-drawn Tram Depot (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Meststallen, later Werfgebouw (manure storage shed, later storage facility) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023
2. Frederikstraat / Frederik Street Marker - wide view, looking south on Frederikstraat
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
