This is the backside of the old cityhall. I have learned that it just escaped the demolition hammer. At a certain point in time middle aged buildings were seen as unattractive landmarks. The city council hold a secret meeting where they voted it should be removed. However some history loving count or earl was tipped, he just arrived in time to prevent the decission... (this was arround the 1920's).
Brahmsstraat in Noord
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Brahms was als de dood om in de schaduw van Beethoven te blijven. Hij was
al een gevierd componist toen hij op 43 jarige leeftijd zijn eerste
symfonie vo...
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