Accijnshuis te Alkmaar 1880 - 1900

This is a photograph of the Accijnshuis in Alkmaar, created by Léon & Lévy. The Accijnshuis, prominently situated in the water, was historically used for collecting taxes on goods. This photograph invites us to consider the power dynamics inherent in the spaces we inhabit and how they reflect social and economic structures. Consider how buildings become symbols of authority, shaping our understanding of who holds power and how it is exercised. The Accijnshuis stands as a silent witness to the flow of commerce and the imposition of taxes, reminding us of the ongoing negotiation between individual livelihoods and state control. Through the lens of Léon & Lévy, we are invited to reflect on our relationship with structures of authority. How does the Accijnshuis evoke a sense of historical continuity and change?