Boekje over de Jan Rodenpoortstoren te Amsterdam, 1829 1829

This small, 19th-century pamphlet by weduwe C. Kok-van Kolm details the history of the Jan Roodepoortstoren, a gate tower in Amsterdam. The booklet, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a brief overview of the tower's name and construction, dating back to 1480. It discusses the tower's different names, including "Jan Roodepoortstoren" and "Jan Rompertstoren," and its significance as the oldest gate in the city. The pamphlet offers a glimpse into the city's history and the evolving landscape of Amsterdam in the early 19th century.