zondag 30 januari 2011

Sunday Bridges

A pedestrian bridge called "Tobacco bridge" in Amsterdam centre. See for more Sunday Bridges here

There is a little story about the bridge to tell. The bridge was built by a tobacco broker Mr. Olie. Through this bridge he could walk from his office daily to the building Frascati, where the tobacco auctions were, with a few minutes reduction. Besides he paid for the bridge himself and also for use of the municipal land until 1907.

10 opmerkingen:

  1. The bridges over the canals are so quaint and hundreds of them.
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  2. It's a lovely little bridge! I am sure Mr. Olie enjoyed his walks.

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  3. Beautiful photo...thanks for sharing the story too...Happy Sunday.

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  4. Such a cute bridge! I love the style of the (old)houses in your country. I don't like modern architecture...

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  5. Charming little footbridge, and nice story and capture.

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  6. What a pretty little bridge! Interesting story behind it.

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  7. Amsterdam has so many quaint little bridges across the canals. I really like this one, and the story is so interesting. Seeing all of the bicycles just adds to the ambiance of the photo. Nice capture and composition.

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  8. I would love to smoke a cigarette on the top of that bridge. Lovle photo.

    Regards

    Valery

    [Barcelona Daily Photo]

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  9. What a fascinating story about this bridge!

    «Louis» was out all day Sunday and unable to visit those who contributed to Sunday Bridges. Belatedly, he thanks you for your contribution.

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  10. What a great dramatic street scene. The bridge is really cool!

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