Watergraafsmeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Hoofdkantor en tramremise
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Head Office and Tram Depot
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 17, 2025
1. Hoofdkantor en tramremise / Head Office and Tram Depot Marker
Note that the QR code on the marker does not work.
Hoofdkantoor en tramremise
Gooische Stoomtram
Architect niet bekend
Opdrachtgever Gooische Stoomtram NV
Bouwjaar 1880
In 1880 werd in Watergraafsmeer trammaatschappij de Gooische Stoomtram opgericht. Tot 1939 konden passagiers met de Gooische Stoomtram van Amsterdam naar het strand van Muiden, de vestingstad Naarden of naar Hilversum reizen. Achter het monumentale hoofdkantoor op nummer 65 lag de remise waar de trams werden gerepareerd.
Head Office and tram depot
Architect unknown
Commissioned by Gooische Stoomtram (steam tram) NV
Year of construction 1880
The Gooische Stoomtram (steam tram company) was established in Watergraafsmeer in 1880. Up to 1939, passengers could travel on the Gooische Stoomtram from Amsterdam to Maiden beach, or Hilversum, or the fortified town of Naarden. The depot where the trams were repaired was located behind the historic head office at number 65.
Erected by IAmsterdam.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the IAmsterdam series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 52° 21.213′ N, 4° 55.873′ E. Marker has been damaged. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Watergraafsmeer. It is at the intersection of Middenweg and Linnaeuspad, on the right when traveling north on Middenweg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Middenweg 65, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1098 AE, 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 Holy Roman Empire.
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Also see . . . Gooische Stoomtram (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
In 1874, the Oosterspoorweg, Amsterdam - Hilversum - Amersfoort, was established, but apart from Naarden, Bussum and Hilversum, the other places in the Gooi did not have a station. To achieve better accessibility of the other villages in the Gooi, the Gooische Stoomtram was established on 17 December 1880. One of the initiators was Jan Hamdorff. He had a hotel in Laren and he hoped to attract more guests through a better connection. The Amsterdam - Laren route was opened in phases between 17 May 1881 and 15 April 1882. At the same time as Naarden - Laren, the(Submitted on March 18, 2025.)Hilversum - Huizen tram line was put into use on 15 April 1882.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 17, 20252. Head Office and Tram Depot Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible on the right, mounted to the utility pole.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
