These Stunning Old Photos Show What Amsterdam Looked Like in the 1930s

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These vintage photos capture everyday life in Amsterdam during the 1930s. Amsterdam was founded at the mouth of the Amstel River that was dammed to control flooding; the city’s name derives from the Amstel dam. Originally a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became a major world port during the Dutch Golden […]