Amsterdam Oud-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Tetterode Complex
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2025
1. Tetterode Complex Marker
Note that the QR code on the marker does not work.
Architecten: Johan W. F. Hartkamp (1864-1947),
Jan van Erven Dorens (1904-1993), Ben Merkelbach (1901-1961), Charles Karsten (1904-1979) en Piet Elling (1897-1962)
Opdrachtgever: NV Lettergieterij Amsterdam,
voorheen N. Tetterode
Bouwjaar: 1902, 1906, 1912-1914, 1939-1941, 1947-1950
Begin 1903 vestigde de Lettergieterij Amsterdam zich in dit okergele pand in art- nouveaustijl. Het bedrijf produceerde tot 1981 loden drukletters, houten drukkerijmeubelen en inktrollen voor drukpersen. Het gebouw werd in 1906 met een etage verhoogd. In 1921 breidde het bedrijf uit in de vrijgekomen melkfabriek aan Bilderdijkstraat 157-161. Aan de achterzijde (Da Costakade) bevinden zich bedrijfsgebouwen uit 1912 en 1941/1950.
Tetterode Complex
Architects: Johan W. F. Hartkamp (1864-1947),
Jan van Erven Dorens (1904-1993), Ben Merkelbach (1901-1961),
Charles Karsten (1904-1979) and Piet Elling (1897-1962).
Client: NV Lettergieterij Amsterdam, formerly N. Tetterode
Dates of construction: 1902, 1906, 1912-1914, 1939-1941, 1947-1950
The Lettergieterij Amsterdam (type foundry) moved into this ochre yellow art nouveau style building in 1903. Until 1981 the company produced lead typefaces, printing equipment and ink rolls for printing presses. An extra storey was added to the building in 1906. In 1921 the company expanded into the former milk factory at Bilderdijkstraat 157-161. Behind the building are commercial premises dating from 1912 and 1941/1950.
Erected by IAmsterdam.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the IAmsterdam series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 52° 22.073′ N, 4° 52.32′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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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: Hannie Dankbaar (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Abdellah Zaki (about 210 meters away); Kwakersstraat (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Jan Hanzenstraat (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Dirk van Nimwegen (1904-1969), Verzetsman (Member of the Resistance) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Korte Blekersstraat (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Gerard Borst (approx. half a kilometer away); WG-terrein (compound) (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Tetterode (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2025
2. Tetterode Complex Marker - wide view
Tetterode is a complex of buildings in Amsterdam-West in the Netherlands. Built as the Amsterdam Type Foundry from 1902 onwards for the Tetterode print company, the site was left derelict in 1980. After plans were announced to demolish the buildings, they were squatted in 1981 and later legalized in 1986. Tetterode hosts or has hosted a range of activities including an art gallery, arts and crafts workshops, a citizens advice centre, a clothes shop, the Eddie the Eagle museum, a gay and lesbian disco, a hairdresser, a kindergarten (called De Tettertjes), a stencil printers, a shoemaker and a theatre. In 2021 it celebrated its fortieth anniversary.(Submitted on March 16, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2025
3. Tetterode Complex and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 15, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
