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Fire of the Old Town Hall in Amsterdam
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Fire of the Old Town Hall in Amsterdam

anonymous · 1875 - 1930 · collotype; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The fire of the old town hall on the Dam on 7 July 1652. The town hall burning, the roof collapsed. Through the smoke the Wester Tower is visible. Many people on the Dam; they help with extinguishing and carry water and ladders, spectators are kept at a distance. At the bottom a legend of the various buildings. Subject categories within the Atlas Zeden en Gewoonten: Government, Fire Brigade.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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photomechanical printon fire, ablazetownhall
Credit lineBrand van het oude Stadhuis te Amsterdam. 1875 - 1930. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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