Gezicht op de Tolbrug en huis Boschvliet te Rijswijk 1891

This photograph captures the ‘View of the Toll Bridge and House Boschvliet in Rijswijk’, and was created by an anonymous photographer for Monumentenzorg. Reflecting on this serene snapshot, it’s fascinating to consider the layers of history embedded within. While the exact date remains unknown, the photograph offers a glimpse into a specific moment in time. The image portrays not just a physical place, but also the socio-economic dynamics of the late 19th century. Bridges like this were vital to commerce, while the adjacent house signifies prosperity and status. It prompts us to consider questions of access, trade, and the division of space and labor. What stories do these buildings hold? What daily routines played out against this backdrop? The image functions as a document of the past, inviting us to imagine the lives that intersected here.