Chinatown in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Drievriendenstraat
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“Three Friends” Street
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024
1. Drievriendenstraat / “Three Friends” Street Marker
The Drievriendenstraat is named after three friends, one of whom was the chief inspector of construction, Adrianus Thomas van den Boom (1830-1893). He was appointed chief inspector of this area in connection with the annexation of Delfshaven in 1886. Nothing further is known about his two other friends.
Erected by the 32N.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 51° 55.213′ N, 4° 28.024′ E. Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Chinatown. It is at the intersection of Drievriendendstraat and West-Kruiskade, on the right when traveling north on Drievriendendstraat. Touch for map
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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: Josephstraat (within shouting distance of this marker); Coolsestraat (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Paulownastraat (Anna Pavlovna) (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Speijkstraat - Jan van Speyk (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmdwarsstraat (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Batavierenstraat (about 120 meters away); Gouvernestraat (about 150 meters away); Diergaardesingel (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024
2. Drievriendenstraat / “Three Friends” Street Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here directly above the man in the white coat in the center of the picture.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
