Watergraafsmeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Tweede Gemeentelijke Openluchtschool (Second Municipal Open Air School)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 15, 2025
1. Tweede Gemeentelijke Openluchtschool (Second Municipal Open Air School) Marker
Note that the QR code on the marker does not work.
Architect Pieter L. Marnette (1888-1948), Dienst der Publieke Werken, afdeling Gebouwen
Opdrachtgever Gemeente Amsterdam
Bouwjaar 1931
Het ontwerp van de Tweede Gemeentelijke Openluchtschool wordt toegeschreven aan Pieter Marnette, een architect in dienst van de gemeente. Marnette ontwierp ook de School voor Schipperskinderen aan de Droogbak, vlakbij Amsterdam Centraal Station. De leslokalen grensden aan een buitenterras, dat onder meer gebruikt werd voor openluchtlessen. Het gebouw is tegenwoordig een gemeentelijk monument.
Architect Pieter L. Marnette (1888-1948) Office of Public Works, Buildings department
Commissioned by City of Amsterdam
Year of construction 1931
The design of the Tweede Gemeentelijke Openluchtschool (Second Municipal Open Air School) was credited to Pieter Marnette, an architect in the employment of the City. Marnette also designed the School for Skipper children on
this page online
Erected by IAmsterdam.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the IAmsterdam series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 52° 21.622′ N, 4° 55.08′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Watergraafsmeer. It can be reached from Mauritskade. The marker is in Oosterpark, situated next to the main east-west path across the park, just a but south of the former school. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Mauritskade 56, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1092 AD, 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: Oosterpark (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Arena (about 180 meters away); Keetje Root-van der Kar (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Henriλtte Henriquez Pimentel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sparrenwegschool Joodse Herinnering / Sparrenweg School Jewish Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Muiderpoort (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Raad van Arbeid (Labour Council)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 15, 2025
2. Second Municipal Open Air School Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here mounted to a pole, just a bit to the right of the park bench. The school is visible in the background.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 15, 2025
3. Tweede Gemeentelijke Openluchtschool / Second Municipal Open Air School
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
