Chinatown in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Gouvernestraat

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 21, 2024

1. Gouvernestraat Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De Gouvernestraat is vernoemd naar de Rotterdamse bouwondernemer Johannes Gouverne, 1807-1865. Hij heeft hier de eerste huizenblokken gerealiseerd. De Gouvernestraat werd aangelegd vòòr de annexatie van de toenmalige zelfstandige gemeente Delfshaven door Rotterdam in 1886. De straat lag tegen Rotterdams grondgebied aan om gebruik te maken van de voorzieningen van de grote stad.

(English translation:)
The Gouvernestraat is named after the Rotterdam developer Johannes Gouverne, 1807-1865. Here he had the first housing development built. Gouvernestraat was developed in the then independent municipality of Delfshaven prior its annexation by the city of Rotterdam in 1886. The street had been situated up against Rotterdam territory in order make use of the amenities of the larger city.

Erected by the 32N.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 51° 55.218′ N, 4° 28.154′ E.

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Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Chinatown. It is on Gouvernestraat, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: West-Kruiskade 42, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland 3014 AT, 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: Batavierenstraat (within shouting distance of this marker); Wijkpark / Neighborhood Park - de Reus van Rotterdam / the Giant of Rotterdam (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Paulownastraat (Anna Pavlovna) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Josephstraat (about 120 meters away); Diergaardesingel (about 120 meters away); Drievriendenstraat / “Three Friends” Street (about 150 meters away); Coolsestraat (about 180 meters away); Van Speijkstraat - Jan van Speyk (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.

Gouvernestraat Marker - wide view, looking south on Gouvernestraat image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 21, 2024

2. Gouvernestraat Marker - wide view, looking south on Gouvernestraat

The marker is on the corner of the building on the right side of the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.