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Modern housing, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Modern housing, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Modern housing in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with prams being pushed along the pavement. Date: circa 1930s
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Apartments Block Flats Foreground Holland Netherlands Path Pram Prams Pushed Pushing Rotterdam
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This photograph, taken in the 1930s, showcases the modern housing development in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The image transports us back in time, as we observe the Dutch city's innovative architectural landscape that was a hallmark of the era. In the foreground, a mother pushes a pram along the paved path, her focus intently on the ground ahead. The sleek, contemporary design of the apartment buildings and flats can be seen in the background, their clean lines and uniformity a stark contrast to the organic curves of the pram. The 1930s was a period of significant urban development in Rotterdam, with architects and city planners embracing modernist principles to create functional, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing living spaces. The Netherlands, particularly Rotterdam, became a hub for this architectural movement, as seen in the photograph's depiction of these modern housing blocks. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the daily life of Rotterdam's residents during this time. The mother, with her pram, represents the ordinary people who called these modern apartments their homes. The image offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the unique blend of architecture, urban planning, and everyday life that characterized the 1930s in Rotterdam.
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