Chinatown in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Josephstraat

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024

1. Josephstraat Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De Josephstraat verwijst naar de Rooms Katholieke parochiekerk van de Heilige Joseph die tot 1974 aan de West-Kruiskade stond. Joseph was de vader van Jezus en timmerman van beroep.

(English translation:)
The Josephstraat (“Joseph Street”) refers to the Roman Catholic parish church of Saint Joseph, which stood on West-Kruiskade until 1974. Joseph was the father of Jesus and a carpenter by trade.

Erected by The 32N.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 51° 55.202′ N, 4° 28.054′ E. Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Chinatown. It is at the intersection of Josephstraat and West-Kruiskade, on the right when traveling south on Josephstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: West-Kruiskade 60, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland 3014 AW, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Drievriendenstraat / “Three Friends” Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Paulownastraat (Anna Pavlovna)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Coolsestraat (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Speijkstraat - Jan van Speyk (within shouting distance of this marker); Batavierenstraat (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gouvernestraat (about 120 meters away); Palmdwarsstraat (about 120 meters away); Diergaardesingel (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.

Also see . . .
1. Rotterdam, West Kruiskade 54 - Jozefkerk (Reliwiki, in Dutch). (Submitted on March 27, 2024.)
2. Joseph the Carpenter of Nazareth (Oblates of St. Joseph).

Excerpt: Having explained Jesus' origins in the infancy narrative, the Gospel of Matthew next jumps immediately to Jesus' baptism by John and the beginning of his ministry as an adult. The reader is told nothing about his childhood or his life at Nazareth, and consequently nothing about Joseph, who simply vanishes from the scene never to be mentioned again, except for one brief reference: "Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty works? Is not this the carpenter's son?" (Mt 13:54-55)…

(Submitted on March 27, 2024.)

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

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024

2. Josephstraat Marker - wide view

R.K.Kerk.St.Jozef 1880-1974 image. Click for full size.

photo courtesy of Reliwiki

3. R.K.Kerk.St.Jozef 1880-1974

Showing the Roman Catholic St. Joseph Church at 54 West-Kruiskade. The photo shows the church’s appearance prior to its receiving a new tower and facade in 1928.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.