Volwassenen en kinderen bij spoorrails voor een huis aan de Bergweg in Rotterdam c. 1905 - 1907

This photograph, "Volwassenen en kinderen bij spoorrails voor een huis aan de Bergweg in Rotterdam," by Folkert Idzes de Jong, captures a moment in time in Rotterdam, Netherlands, around 1905-1907. The image depicts a group of adults and children standing near a house along the Bergweg road, with train tracks in the foreground. The composition focuses on the interaction between the figures and their surroundings, offering a glimpse into daily life in early 20th-century Rotterdam. The detailed architecture of the house and the presence of the train tracks suggest the rapid urban development occurring in the region during this period. De Jong’s keen eye for detail provides a valuable snapshot of a bygone era.