Watergraafsmeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
F.M. Wibaut
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
1. F.M. Wibaut Marker
F.M. Wibaut
1967
Brons
Florentinus Marinus (Floor) Wibaut (1859-1936) was een van de belangrijkste wethouders van Nederland in de jaren voor de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Bijgenaamd "De Machtige" was hij van grote betekenis voor de Amsterdamse volkshuisvesting. "Wie bouwt? Wibaut!" was destijds een bekende uitdrukking. Via de QR-code vindt u meer informatie over hem.
De bronzen sokkel werd in 2019 gemaakt door beeldend kunstenaar Hans van Houwelingen (1957).
Henri Matthieu (Han) Wezelaar (1901-1984)
F.M. Wibaut
1967
Bronze
Florentinus Marinus (Floor) Wibaut (1859-1936) was one of the most important aldermen of the Netherlands in the years before the Second World War. Nicknamed "The Mighty", he was of great importance for the Amsterdam public housing. "Who builds? Wibaut!" was a well-known expression at the time. You can find more information about him via the QR code.
The bronze pedestal was made in 2019 by visual artist Hans van
this page online
Erected by Stad Amsterdam.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 52° 21.593′ N, 4° 54.527′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Watergraafsmeer. It is at the intersection of Wijbautstraat and Mauritskade, in the median on Wijbautstraat. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1091 GH, 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: Raad van Arbeid (Labour Council) (a few steps from this marker); Centraal Belastingkantoor (central tax office) (within shouting distance of this marker); Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co. (LiRo Bank) (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monument van Joodse Erkentelijkheid / Monument of Jewish Recognition (about 240 meters away); De Joodse Invalide / The Jewish Invalid Society (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); De Joodsche Invalide (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Joodse HBS + Joods Lyceum (secondary modern Jewish school) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Wilhelmina Henriette Adrian Jet Wiessing (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . .
1. Wibaut Standbeeld (Hogeschool van Amsterdam, in Dutch)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
2. F.M. Wibaut statue and marker
2. Wibaut, Florentinus Marinus (I.I.S.G., in Dutch). The QR code in the upper right of the marker leads to this page, which provides an extended biography of Wibaut from the Internationaal Instituut voor Sociale Geschiedenis. (Submitted on October 17, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
3. F.M. Wibaut statue
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
