Erepoort in Paramaribo, opgericht ter gelegenheid van de opening van de Lawaspoorlijn (Landsspoorweg) op 28 maart 1905 c. 1905

"Erepoort in Paramaribo, opgericht ter gelegenheid van de opening van de Lawaspoorlijn (Landsspoorweg) op 28 maart 1905" is a photograph by Eugen Klein, a Dutch photographer born in 1869, taken in 1905. It captures a celebratory arch erected in Paramaribo, Suriname, to mark the opening of the Lawa railway line, also known as the Landsspoorweg. This photograph provides a glimpse into the city's past and highlights a significant infrastructure development project in Suriname. The photo shows a decorated archway framing the railway track leading to a nearby building. The image offers a glimpse into the celebratory mood and public response to this new mode of transportation in Paramaribo.