Bouw kabelbrug over de Surinamerivier 1900 - 1910

This black and white photograph, titled "Bouw kabelbrug over de Surinamerivier" (Construction of a cable bridge over the Suriname River), was taken sometime between 1900 and 1910 by an unknown photographer. The image depicts a river in Suriname, with dense foliage on both banks and a wooden structure in the middle, likely the foundation for a new cable bridge. The photo, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the early 20th-century engineering endeavors and landscape of Suriname, a Dutch colony at the time. The photograph captures a moment in history, showcasing the transformation of a landscape under colonial influence.