Chinatown in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Diergaardesingel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 21, 2024
1. Diergaardesingel Marker
De Diergaardesingel verwijst naar de in 1857 opgerichte Rotterdamsche Diergaarde, waarlangs deze, toenmalige, singel liep. De Diergaarde werd eind 1939 gesloten in verband met de bouw van een nieuwe diergaarde in de wijk Blijdorp. Na de sluiting werd met de sloop begonnen; het restant van de diergaarde werd verwoest bij het Duitse bombardement in mei 1940.
The Diergaardesingel (Zoo Canal) refers to the Rotterdam Zoo, founded in 1857, along which a canal then ran. The zoo was closed at the end of 1939 due to the construction of a new zoo in the Blijdorp district. After the closure, demolition began; the remainder of the zoo was destroyed by the German bombing in May 1940.
Erected by the 32N.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 51° 55.278′ N, 4° 28.11′ E. Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Chinatown. It is at the intersection of Diergaardesingel
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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: Batavierenstraat (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Anna Paulownastraat (Anna Pavlovna) (about 120 meters away); Gouvernestraat (about 120 meters away); Wijkpark / Neighborhood Park - de Reus van Rotterdam / the Giant of Rotterdam (about 150 meters away); Josephstraat (about 150 meters away); Drievriendenstraat / Three Friends Street (about 150 meters away); Palmdwarsstraat (about 180 meters away); Coolsestraat (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 21, 2024
2. Diergaardesingel Marker - wide view
circa 1905
3. Zoo entrance - West Kruiskade
The entrance depicted here on the postcard, about 70 meters south of the marker location, is no longer extant.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
