Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Kattenslootbrug
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 20, 2025
1. Kattenslootbrug Marker
From 1952 to 2017 the Kattenslootbrug bridge house accommodated the city's bridge keepers. In 2017 the bridge house started a new chapter as one of 28 suites for SWEETS hotel.
Architect Pieter Lodewijk Kramer designed the Kattenslootbrug bridge house just before he left the city's bridges division in 1952 and it was the last bridge house he designed, together with the bridge house on the Omvalbrug (bridge). This post-war structure is clearly more austere compared to its predecessors, this is evident in the simple roof form, the steel window frames and the use of steel plate in the balustrades. Still, the building displays features typical of Kramer such as the relationship between the building and the bridge barrier and the different brick patterns around the roof and window frames. The bridge was operated from a control lectern situated on the other side of the bridge. Kramer also designed a small terrace with seating next to the bridge house.
Architect 1952: Pieter Lodewijk Kramer
Architect 2017: Space&Matter
Architectural Style: Late Amsterdam School
Location: Nassaukade
Waterway: Kostverlorenvaart
Bridge Type: Bascule Bridge
Website: www.sweetshotel.amsterdam
Erected by SWEETS Hotel.
Topics. This historical marker
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Location. 52° 22.906′ N, 4° 52.759′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. It is on Nassaukade, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nassaukade 50, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1052 CN, 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: Willem van Oranje-Nassau / William the Silent (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jacob Cats (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Johan and Cornelis de Witt (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Anthonie Heinsius (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Gaspar Fagel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lodewijk Trip (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Frederik Hendrik van Oranje (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Coenraad van Beuningen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 20, 2025
2. Former bridge keepers quarters
The marker is visible here just beneath the window on the left.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 20, 2025
3. Kattenslootbrug bridge keepers quarters, as seen from south
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
