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Fire of the Old Town Hall in Amsterdam
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About this work
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 Westertoren is visible. Many people on the Dam; they help with extinguishing and carry water and ladders, spectators are kept at a distance.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineBrand van het oude Stadhuis te Amsterdam. 1652. Reinier Nooms. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
