The post-war years were a time of hardship, shortages and natural disaster for the Netherlands. This was followed by large-scale public works programs, economic recovery, European integration and the gradual introduction of a welfare state.
Government-encouraged emigration efforts to reduce population density prompted some 500,000 Dutch people to leave the country after the war. The 1960s and 1970s were a time of great social and cultural change, such as rapid de-pillarisation characterized by the decay of the old divisions along political and religious lines.
Youths, and students in particular, rejected traditional mores and pushed for change in matters such as women’s rights, sexuality, disarmament and environmental issues.
These beautiful color photos from huebner family photos that captured street scenes of the Netherlands in July 1961.
Amsterdam. View of the River Amstel and Rokin Street, 1961
Amsterdam. The Green Lantern Restaurant, 1961
Beach scene, somewhere in the Netherlands, 1961
Camping site, somewhere in the Netherlands, 1961
Cattle at pasture, with windmills, somewhere in the Netherlands, 1961
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