Cremerbuurt in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Overtoom

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023

1. Overtoom Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De Overtoomsevaart is in de 14e eeuw aangelegd als verbinding tussen de stad en de Schinkel, de natuurlijke waterloop, die van het Nieuwe Meer via de huidige Kostverlorenvaart naar het IJ liep. Het hoogteverschil tussen de vaart en de Schinkel werd overbrugd met een ophaal of overtoom.

(English translation:)

The Overtoom Channel was built in the 14th century as a connection between the city and the Schinkel, the natural watercourse that was part of the Nieuwe Meer that ran to the IJ Bay via the current Kostverloren Channel. The height differences height between the canal and the Schinkel was bridged with a pick-up or crossover.

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list.

Location. 52° 21.625′ N, 4° 51.916′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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(North Holland). It is in Cremerbuurt. Marker is at the intersection of Overtoom and Jan Pieter Heijestraat, on the right when traveling west on Overtoom. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jan Pieter Heijestraat 192III, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1054 JE, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Meststallen, later Werfgebouw (manure storage shed, later storage facility) (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paardentramremise / Horse-drawn Tram Depot (about 180 meters away); Koningin Wilhelmina / Queen Wilhelmina (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Anna van den Vondel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Amsterdamse Rijtuig Maatschappij / Amsterdam Coach Company (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Schoolstraat / School Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ite Boerma (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kanaalstraat / Canal Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Overtoom (Amsterdam) (Wikipedia, in Dutch).

Excerpt (in translation): The street owes its name to the overtoom (an over-haul) on a dam that was constructed in 1515 between the Schinkel and the Kostverloren channel. At this busy intersection of water and roads, inns, milk houses, homes, a weekly market and entertainment arose.

(Submitted on July 1, 2023.)

Overtoom Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023

2. Overtoom Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.