Watergraafsmeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Centraal Belastingkantoor (central tax office)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
1. Centraal Belastingkantoor (central tax office) Marker
Note that the QR code provided on the marker is non-functional.
Architect Gijsbert Friedhoff (1892-1970)
Opdrachtgever Ministerie van Financiλn
Bouwjaren 1957-1958
Het voormalig Belastingkantoor is gebouwd in de sobere stijl van de Delftse School. De prominente locatie in combinatie met de streng-symmetrische gevel, de classicistische elementen en de wapenschilden boven de entrees onderstreepte het gezag van de overheid. Overheidsgebouwen van na de Tweede Wereldoorlog wilden het optimisme van de wederopbouw uitstralen. Sinds 2009 staat het Belastinggebouw op de rijksmonumentenlijst.
Architect Gijsbert (G.) Friedhoff (1892-1970)
Commissioned by Ministerie van Financiλn (Ministry of Finance)
Years of construction 1957-1958
The former Belastingkantoor (central tax office) was built in the sober style of the Delft School of architecture. The prominent location, in combination with the strictly symmetrical faηade, the classicist elements and the coats of arms above the entrances underlined the government's authority. Post-World War government buildings were intended to reflect post-war optimism. The Belastingkantoor has been a listed building since 2009.
Erected by IAmsterdam.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the IAmsterdam series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.
Location. 52° 21.557′ N, 4° 54.526′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Watergraafsmeer. It is on Rhijnspoorplein (Route S112), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rhijnspoorplein 4, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1091 GM, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Raad van Arbeid (Labour Council) (within shouting distance of this marker); F.M. Wibaut (within shouting distance of this marker); Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co. (LiRo Bank) (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Monument van Joodse Erkentelijkheid / Monument of Jewish Recognition (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); De Joodse Invalide / The Jewish Invalid Society (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); De Joodsche Invalide (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
2. Centraal Belastingkantoor (central tax office) Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the right of the door, albeit mostly obscured by the railing.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
3. Centraal Belastingkantoor (central tax office)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
