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