Kranen voor de Rotterdamse haven 1946 - 1947

"Kranen voor de Rotterdamse haven" (Cranes for the Rotterdam harbor) is a black and white photograph taken by the United States Information Service in 1946-1947. The photograph depicts a scene of industrial activity in the Rotterdam harbor, showing cranes working to load and unload cargo. The photograph captures a moment of postwar reconstruction in Rotterdam, a city heavily damaged during World War II. This photo, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the rebuilding efforts and the role of technology in the revitalization of the harbor.