Plantage in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Gebouw Plancius
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The Plancius Building
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2024
1. Gebouw Plancius / The Plancius Building Marker
Architecten N. Vos en J. Gaman
Opdrachtgever zangvereniging Oefening Bar Kunst
Bouwjaar 1876
Dit is het Verenigingsgebouw van de joodse zangvereniging Oefening Baart Kunst, die onder leiding stond van dirigent Aron Berlijn (1817-1870). Diamantbewerkers met een passie voor cultuur hebben de bouw mogelijk gemaakt. De grote zaal met ruim 1000 stoelen werd gebruikt voor muziekuitvoeringen, feesten en synagogediensten. Het neo-classicistische gebouw diende tevens als podium voor socialistische manifestaties. Sinds 1999 is het Verzetsmuseum hier gevestigd.
The Plancius Building
Architects N. Vos and Gam
Commissioned by the Practice Makes Perfect Choral Society
Year of construction 1876
Once home to the Jewish Practice Makes Perfect Choral Society, directed by conductor Aron Berlijn (1817-1870), this neo-classical building was funded by diamond workers with a passion for culture. With 1000+ seats, the large hall was used for performances, celebrations and synagogue
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the IAmsterdam series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1876.
Location. 52° 22.072′ N, 4° 54.772′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Plantage. It is on Plantage Kerklaan, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plantage Kerklaan 61, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1018 CM, 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: Vernieling Bevolkingsregister / The Attack on the Population Register (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); De Burcht / The Castle (about 150 meters away); Portugees Israλlietisch Ziekenhuis / Portugese Israelite Hospital (about 150 meters away); Henriλtte Pimentel (about 150 meters away); Defenders of Jewish Children World War II Memorial (about 180 meters away); Salomon Muis (about 180 meters away); Sellien van Kollem (about 180 meters away); Alida van Kollem (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Gebouw Plancius (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Excerpt
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2024
2. Gebouw Plancius / The Plancius Building and Marker
The marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance.
The Plancius building is a former Jewish rehearsal space and society at Plantage Kerklaan 61 in Amsterdam, opposite Artis. This national monument, dating from 1876, has housed the Amsterdam Resistance Museum since 1999. The building name refers to the Amsterdam minister and geographer Petrus Plancius (1550-1622). - Wikipedia (in translation)
The Plancius building is a former Jewish rehearsal space and society at Plantage Kerklaan 61 in Amsterdam, opposite Artis. This national monument, dating from 1876, has housed the Amsterdam Resistance Museum since 1999. The building name refers to the Amsterdam minister and geographer Petrus Plancius (1550-1622). - Wikipedia (in translation)
It was built between 1874 and 1876 on the initiative of the Jewish male choir Oefening Baart Kunst, based on a design by Nicolaas Vos. A house called Plancius had to be demolished for the construction, after which it was decided to call the new building Plancius as well. The Plancius building opened on 24 May 1876 and was used by Oefening Baart Kunst until 1894. A winter garden was added in 1881, and a renovation by architect Dolf van Gendt followed in 1883. After the departure of the choir, Plancius was still in use as a conference centre. From 1900 onwards, the building became less profitable and in 1913 it was sold to the Taxi-Auto-Maatschappij (TAM), which started a taxi company there. Architect Harry Elte built a garage with a roof behind the building. In 1919, the TAM was taken over by the Amsterdamsche Rijtuig Maatschappij (ARM), which continued the taxi company.(Submitted on October 29, 2024.)
When horse traction was used again during the Second World War, Plancius was a horse stable for a while. In 1944-1945, German vehicles were placed there. From 1955, the ARM rented part of the building to a lingerie factory. In 1970, both companies left the building, which was then used by the Accident Service of the Amsterdam traffic police. In 1998, the Resistance Museum moved to the Plancius building. The museum opened on 1 May 1999. In 2001, the Plancius building was designated as a national monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
