Amsterdam Oud-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Paardentramremise / Horse-drawn Tram Depot
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024
1. Paardentramremise / Horse-drawn Tram Depot Marker
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Architect Adolf Leonard (Dolf) van Gendt (1835-1901)
Opdrachtgever Amsterdamse Omnibus Maatschappij
Bouwjaar 1877, verbouwing 2003-2004
In 1875 reed in Amsterdam de eerste paardentram op rails. Toen in augustus 1877 de lijn Leidscheplein-Overtoom ging rijden, werd deze remise in gebruik genomen. Het complex bestond uit een kantoorgebouw, paardenstallen met smederij en een tramwagengarage. Eclecticus Van Gendt - ontwerper van onder andere het Concertgebouw en de Hollandsche Manege-koos voor een functioneel ontwerp, in sobere neorenaissancestijl.
(horse-drawn tram depot)
Architect Adolf Leonard (Dolf) van Gendt (1835-1901)
Commissioned by Amsterdamse Omnibus Maatschappij (Amsterdam Omnibus Company)
Year of construction 1877, renovations 2003-2004
The first horse drawn tram that ran on rails started operating in 1875. The depot came into use when the Leidseplein-Overtoom route was opened in 1877. The complex consisted of an office
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Erected by IAmsterdam.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 52° 21.571′ N, 4° 51.772′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Oud-West. Marker is on Overtoom, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Overtoom 373, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1054 JN, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Amsterdamse Rijtuig Maatschappij / Amsterdam Coach Company (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Schoolstraat / School Street (about 120 meters away); Meststallen, later Werfgebouw (manure storage shed, later storage facility) (about 150 meters away); Saxenburgerstraat (about 150 meters away); Overtoom (about 180 meters away); Frederikstraat / Frederik Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jacob Jan Cremer (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jan David Zocher and Louis Paul Zocher (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024
2. Paardentramremise / Horse-drawn Tram Depot Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
