Osdorp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Dorpsplein
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Village Square
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 6, 2024
1. Dorpsplein / Village Square Marker
Het politiebureautje op nr. 1251 is in 1866 gebouwd en werd tot de jaren tachtig van de 20e eeuw gebruikt. De dorpsveldwachter hield er kantoor en er is een cel die voornamelijk in het weekend werd gebruikt om dronken dorpsbewoners hun roes te laten uitslapen. Lange tijd werd het gebouwtje met sloop bedreigd, maar door acties van dorpsbewoners is het uiteindelijk gerestaureerd en wordt het nu gebruikt door de wijkagent die er wekelijks spreekuur houdt.
Oorspronkelijk stond de dorpspomp naast het politiehuisje, hij is nu -gerestaureerd en wel- midden op het Dorpsplein te vinden. Nu staat naast het politiehuisje een oude brandmelder uit de jaren twintig.
In de Middeleeuwen had Sloten een grote bakstenen kerk, die in 1573 door de Geuzen werd verwoest tijdens het beleg van Haarlem. De in de 17e eeuw herstelde (nu protestantse) Sloterkerk werd in 1860 door de huidige Waterstaatskerk vervangen (6).
De straat waaraan het Dorpsplein ligt heet nu Sloterweg, maar is lange tijd als Dorpsstraat of Heerenstraat door het leven gegaan. Op bijgaande ansichtkaart ziet u de paardentram en later tractortram die tussen 1918 en 1925 van de Akerweg in Sloten, via de Dorpsstraat en verder langs de Sloterweg en Sloterkade richting de Overtoomse Sluis reed, op de grens met Amsterdam. De remise van de paardentram was gelegen achter het pand Sloterweg 1277 en werd gesloopt in de jaren tachtig.
The small police station at number 1251, built in 1866, was in use until the 1980's. The village policeman was stationed there and the drunken villagers could 'sleep it off in the cell, mainly weekends. The little building was threatened with demolition for a long time, but campaigning by the villagers led finally to restauration and it is now in use by the local policeofficer who holds weekly office hours.
Originally the village water pump stood next to the police station, but since restoration, it can be found in the middle of the village square. An old fire alarm from the 1920's now stands next to the police station.
Sloten had a large brick church that was destroyed in 1573 by the Geuzen (the Beggars) during the siege of Haarlem. The Sloterkerk, restored in the 17th century (and by then Protestant) was replaced in 1860 by the present- day Waterstaatskerk. (6)
The Dorpsplein is located on the street now called Sloterweg, but for a long time it was known as Dorpsstraat or Heerenstraat. On the accompanying postcard, the horse-drawn tram and later the tractor-tram can be seen that both operated between 1918 and 1925 from the Akerweg in Sloten, via the Dorpsstraat and further along the Sloterweg and Sloterkade in the direction of the Overtoomse Sluis (Lock) on the border with Amsterdam. The horse-drawn tram depot, once located behind the property at Sloterweg 1277, was demolished in the 1980's.
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Location. 52° 20.497′ N, 4° 47.859′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Osdorp. It is on Sloterweg, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Sloterweg 1234, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1066 CJ, 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: Sloten Netherlands East Indies War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorpskerk van Sloten / Sloten Village Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Banpaal 1794 / Slotens Boundary Stake (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Het Water / The Water (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Molen van Sloten / Sloten Windmill (approx.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 6, 2024
2. Dorpsplein / Village Square Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here positioned below the community bulletin board (or, alternatively, to the left of the orange mailbox).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 6, 2024
3. Dorpsplein / Village Square Marker - wider view
Looking across the square at the marker, with the village water pump (mentioned on the marker), sitting in the middle of the square.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 6, 2024
4. Sloten Police Station (left) and 1920s-era fire alarm (right) - both mentioned on marker
Some sources indicate that this police station is the smallest in the Netherlands.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 31, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
