A c. 1890–1900
photochrom of Dam Square, a
town square in
Amsterdam. Dam Square lies in the historical center of Amsterdam and is roughly rectangular in shape. It derives its name from its original function: a
dam on the
Amstel River, hence also the name of the city. The column with the statue on top (center-left) was known as "Naatje of the Dam" and was removed in 1914.Image:
Detroit Publishing Co.; Restoration:
Lise Broer
A c. 1890–1900
photochrom of Dam Square, a
town square in
Amsterdam. Dam Square lies in the historical center of Amsterdam and is roughly rectangular in shape. It derives its name from its original function: a
dam on the
Amstel River, hence also the name of the city. The column with the statue on top (center-left) was known as "Naatje of the Dam" and was removed in 1914.Image:
Detroit Publishing Co.; Restoration:
Lise Broer