The port of Rotterdam grew slowly but steadily into a port of importance. The greatest spurt of growth, both in port activity and population, followed the completion of the Nieuwe Waterweg in 1872. The city and harbor started to expand on the south bank of the river. The Witte Huis or White House skyscraper, inspired by American office buildings and built in 1898 in the French Chateau-style, is evidence of Rotterdam’s rapid growth and success.
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
Historic B&W photos of Rotterdam, Holland in 19th Century
