Rotterdam-West , South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Palmdwarsstraat

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024

1. Palmdwarsstraat Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De Palmdwarsstraat was oorspronkelijk een zijstraat van de in 1989 verdwenen Palmstraat. De straten herinneren aan het Palmenhuis in de oude Rotterdamsche Diergaarde, die in deze buurt lag. De Palmstraat heette voor 1886 Tulpenstraat.

(English translation:)
Palmdwarsstraat was originally a side street of Palmstraat, which disappeared in 1989. The streets are reminiscent of the Palmenhuis (“Palm House”) in the old Rotterdam Zoo, which was located in this neighborhood. Before 1886, Palmstraat was called Tulpenstraat (“Tulip Street”).

Erected by the 32N.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 51° 55.235′ N, 4° 27.959′ E. Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Rotterdam-West. It is at the intersection of Palmdwarsstraat and Coolsestraat, on the right when traveling west on Palmdwarsstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Palmdwarsstraat 1, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland 3014 KL, 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Coolsestraat (within shouting distance of this marker); Drievriendenstraat / “Three Friends” Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Van Speijkstraat - Jan van Speyk (about 90 meters away); Anna Paulownastraat (Anna Pavlovna) (about 120 meters away); Josephstraat (about 120 meters away); Korte Bajonetstraat / “Little Bayonet” Street (about 180 meters away); Diergaardesingel (about 180 meters away); Batavierenstraat (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.

Palmdwarsstraat Marker- wide view, looking west along Palmdwarsstraat image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024

2. Palmdwarsstraat Marker- wide view, looking west along Palmdwarsstraat

The marker is visible here on the corner of the building on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.