Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal ter hoogte van het postkantoor en de achterzijde van het Paleis op de Dam in Amsterdam 1920 - 1940

This anonymous photograph, dating from 1920 to 1940, captures a street scene in Amsterdam. The Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal canal, a central Amsterdam waterway, is pictured along with the rear of the Royal Palace on Dam Square. The image showcases the urban landscape of Amsterdam at the turn of the 20th century, with its characteristic brick buildings and cobbled streets. The presence of a streetcar, a common form of transportation in the period, further emphasizes the everyday life of the city. The photograph offers a glimpse into the city's architecture, infrastructure, and social life during this era.