Nieuwe huizen 1946 - 1947

"Nieuwe huizen" (New Houses) is a black and white photograph taken by the United States Information Service in 1946-47. The image shows a group of men working on a construction site. They are using shovels to move dirt and debris. In the background, there are rows of new houses. This photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a powerful reminder of the post-war reconstruction efforts that took place in the Netherlands. It highlights the collective effort involved in rebuilding the nation after the devastation of World War II.