Nothing stays the same (02) by efron_241
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Description
Until 1900 this was outside the city. Just at the edge of it. But when a (2nd) canal was made towards the sea (around 1868/1880) the city rappidly grew larger and larger.. engulving this canal. Windmills that had been on the outskirts of town lost their function as factories rose.
In 1910 the old Haasmolen (hasemill) was one of the last to go. In it's place they build a (nice) round building in The Hague-Jugendstil style with a reminder of the old mill in it (green/yellow brickwork). It is now about 100 years old itself.
The Neo Renaissance buildings at the water are a little bit older...
The cafe in the foreground has a funny name (for many, many decades). It is called "Asplaag" (plague of Ash (the rubble that came down from the factories). A good place to run to and hide for it.. with a nice cool drink.
The grey little building in the 'bush' is an electricity-station. Soon the green of nature will hide it again (not a beauty :D).
The holes in the wall just above the water make it not wise to swim in the canals. When it rains hard we do not want our 'sewage' system to be too full (running water in the houses), so than large amounts of sewage water is dumped into the canals. Happens everywere in the country.. but they try to find other ways (larger sewage systems) now-a-days... as it isn't a healthy situation.. Nothing stays the same.
Black and white photo = Haasmolen around 1899
Black and white photo = Haasmolen around 1899
Comments (26)
mikeerson
shame everything changes - time to face the strain - ch ch ch changes.
renecyberdoc
yep and the people had to get rid of the ash in their mouths and became big beerdrinkers lol. excellent information.
Sepiasiren
Another wonderful slice of life--gorgeous shot and angle--adore!
missblue
Fantastic capture!!
farmerC
Prachtige bouwstijl, maar de molen is mooier.
magnus073
Great photo here Chris, and your point is well made about how things change over time. It was very enjoyable to read the rich history of this area and hopefully they can resolve that sewage situation one day.
Faemike55
Very good capture and description of the changes that are going on!
flavia49
great collage!
evielouise
well sometimes its hard to see changes but this still looks enchanting to me :great shot
jmb007
bien vue!!
JSGraphics
Excellent! Well done!
ontar1
Ain't that the truth, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UteBigSmile
LivingPixels
excellent shot and info my friend!!!
kjer_99
Nope, nothing does stay the same--including us! Some of that is a good thing, some is not. I'm way behind on looking and commenting on folks' postings. I may not comment on every one because my recent surgery limits my time at a computer, but I will definitely look at them and enjoy them and try to make a couple of comments.
velleman
Amazing place - I want to go there!
drifterlee
Beautiful shot!!!!
2121
bit of a difference between the two shots !!!
willpee
It's always a shame when we see history being destroyed just so a few people can make money but I also can understand a city having to grow. It must get pretty smelly with people allowing sewerage to drain into the canals. Great picture and I appreciate the history you include with your photos !!
mgtcs
Fantastic shot again, you took marvelous photo, beautiful place!
sandra46
GREAT SERIES ABOUT YOUR TOWN
npauling
A lovely clear capture but a shame about the canals. It is always hard when things are taken down especially when you are attached to them.
psyoshida
Yes, it is a shame to lose the old historical buildings. Very nice history you have given and a great shot.
lyron
Everything change. Cool picture!!
FaeMoon
In the Belgariad, one of my favorite authors, David Eddings, has one of the characters describe the stench of a harbor town by the fact that all the water is irresistible and that people are drawn to throw everything in. I've heard that Venice has similar issues. Great picture and sad that the windmills all had to go.
Richardphotos
what was the "in thing" yesterday is so much unnecessary baggage today.same way here.of course many of the old buildings has asbestos and getting rid of them is a service to mankind