Cremerbuurt in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Kostverlorenkade

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023

1. Kostverlorenkade Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Voor extra uitwatering van het overtollig water uit het Haarlemmermeer besloot het waterschap Rijnland - tegen de wens van Amsterdam in - tot extra sluizen in de Spaarndammerdijk en het graven van de (Kostverloren) Wetering. Na fel protest moest de doorgang worden gedicht en waren de uitgaven voor het project 'weggegooid geld' of wel 'verloren cost'.

(English translation:)

For extra drainage of the excess water from the Haarlemmermeer, the Rhineland water board decided - against Amsterdam's wishes - to install extra locks in the Spaarndammerdijk and to dig the “Kostverloren” waterway. After fierce protest, the passage had to be closed and the expenditure for the project was considered to be 'wasted money' or a 'lost cost'.

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

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

Location. 52° 21.552′ N,

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4° 51.384′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Cremerbuurt. Marker is at the intersection of Kostverlorenkade and Vosmaerstraat, on the left when traveling south on Kostverlorenkade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Vosmaerstraat 321, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1058 AN, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jacob Jan Cremer (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jan David Zocher and Louis Paul Zocher (about 150 meters away); Frederikstraat / Frederik Street (about 180 meters away); Saxenburgerstraat (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jacoba van Tongeren (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Schoolstraat / School Street (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Amsterdamse Rijtuig Maatschappij / Amsterdam Coach Company (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Paardentramremise / Horse-drawn Tram Depot (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

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

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023

2. Kostverlorenkade Marker - wide view

Kostverlorenvaart, looking south image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023

3. Kostverlorenvaart, looking south

This is a view of the Kostverloren waterway, looking south from the marker site.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.