Watergraafsmeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Transvaalplein: 5. Het Plein
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The Square
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2022
1. 5. Het Plein / The Square Marker
De bewoners waren samen verantwoordelijk voor het beheer van het plein. Deze gemeenschappelijke buitenruimte werd intensief gebruikt. Met regelmaat werden socialistische manifestaties georganiseerd. Onder andere de Arbeiders Jeugd Centrale (AJC) verzamelde hier voor excursies en sportevenementen. Op 1 mei werd groots de Dag van de Arbeid gevierd. Honderden mensen kwamen bijeen en luisterden naar toespraken van prominente socialisten, onder wie Monne de Miranda en Sam de Wolff. Vanaf ιιn van de erkers aan het plein spraken zij de menigte toe.
The Square
The residents were jointly responsible for the management of the square. This communal outdoor space was used intensively. Socialist rallies were organized there on a regular basis. Among others, the Workers' Youth Centre (AJC) gathered here for excursions and sporting events. On May 1st, Labour Day was celebrated on a grand scale. Hundreds of people gathered to listen to speeches by prominent socialists, including Monne de Miranda and Sam de Wolff. They addressed the crowd from one of the
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 52° 21.216′ N, 4° 55.384′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Watergraafsmeer. It is on Transvaalplein, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Transvaalplein 17, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1092 HW, 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: Transvaalplein: 4. Actieve Bewoners / Active Residents (here, next to this marker); Transvaalplein: 6. Partijpropaganda / Party Propaganda (a few steps from this marker); Transvaalplein: 7. Oorlog en deportatie / War and Deportation (a few steps from this marker); Transvaalplein: 2. Ontwerp van Berlage / Design by Berlage (within shouting distance of this marker); Transvaalbuurt Jewish Deportation Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Concentratiebuurt / Concentration-hood (within shouting distance of this marker); Transvaalplein: 8. Nieuw socialistisch elan / A New Socialist Spirit (within shouting distance of this marker); Transvaalplein: 1. De AWV en de vakbond / The AWV and the Trade Union (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2022
2. 5. Het Plein / The Square Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2022
3. 2 photos to the right of the marker
The leftmost of the two photos shows members of Arbeiders Jeugd Centrale playing music in Transvaal Square, around 1925. The rightmost photo shows people celebrating May Day in the Square, around 1915.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
