Amsterdam Oud-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Jan David Zocher and Louis Paul Zocher
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023
1. Jan David Zocher and Louis Paul Zocher Marker
Jan David Zocher (1791-1870)
Louis Paul Zocher (1820-1915)
Vader en zoon Zocher waren tuinarchitecten en hebben in 1864 het Vondelpark ontworpen.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. 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 1864.
Location. 52° 21.486′ N, 4° 51.452′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Oud-West. Marker is at the intersection of Zocherstraat and Overtoom, on the left when traveling south on Zocherstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Zocherstraat 1III, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1054 LP, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frederikstraat / Frederik Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kostverlorenkade (about 150 meters away); Jacob Jan Cremer
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Also see . . .
1. Jan David Zocher (Wikipedia, in Dutch).
Overview (in translation): Jan David Zocher Jr. (Haarlem, February 12, 1791 – Haarlem, July 8, 1870) was a Dutch architect, urban planner and landscape architect. At the same time as Lucas Pieters Roodbaard in the Northern Netherlands, he introduced the landscape garden in the Netherlands and designed several neoclassical buildings. His father Johan David Zocher Sr. (1763-1817), brother Karel Georg Zocher (1796-1863) and son Louis Paul Zocher (1820-1915) were also landscape architects.(Submitted on July 2, 2023.)
2. Louis Paul Zocher (Wikipedia, in Dutch).
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023
2. Jan David Zocher and Louis Paul Zocher Marker - wide view
It’s worth noting that the marker is just a bit over 100 meters from the northern edge of Vondelpark.
Overview (in translation): Louis Paul Zocher (Haarlem, August 10, 1820 – Haarlem, September 7, 1915) was a Dutch (landscape) architect, and the son of the architect Jan David Zocher (1791-1870).(Submitted on July 2, 2023.)
3. Vondelpark (Wikipedia).
Overview: The Vondelpark is a public urban park of 47 hectares (120 acres) in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is part of the borough of Amsterdam-Zuid and situated west from the Leidseplein and the Museumplein. The park was opened in 1865 and originally named Nieuwe Park (English: New Park), but later renamed Vondelpark, after the 17th-century playwright and poet Joost van den Vondel. The park has around 10 million visitors annually. Within the park is an open-air theatre, a playground and several food service facilities.(Submitted on July 2, 2023.)
Photographed By Jos. Nuss & Co., Haarlem, circa 1912
3. Vondelpark
Weenenk & Snel, den Haag (courtesy of Trinity College, Watkinson Library, via Artstor), circa 1910
4. Vondelpark
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 2, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
