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Picture Number253
Courtesy OfBill Nelson
Year1904
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Alkmaar, Netherlands

This is part of a collection of over 200 images from a tour through Europe in 1904 by an unknown photographer. Any information you have about the locations or the images is welcome.
Picture Added on 26 May 2007.

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The building in the center is the 'Accijnstoren' (rougly translates as 'Tax Tower') located at the Bierkade. It was built in 1622 for the dutch Customs and Excise to levy import duties.
A remarkable note: the building was moved for about 4 metres in 1924 to make it possible to widen the Bierkade.
Added by Marcel on 26 May 2007.

If you found this interesting, have a look at the following groups of pictures.
Collection of photos 1904 tour Europe

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