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The Collection | The Construction Site of Amsterdam

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There is always construction happening in Amsterdam. This has been the case for a very long time. In 1891, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst (a Dutch painter) made a painting of this hustle and bustle.

It shows how people work and how the city changes. Construction is important for the development of Amsterdam. Many people see construction as a sign of progress.

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