Swimming in the thirties

Rotterdam Daily Photo: Swimming in the thirties
Rotterdam Daily Photo: Swimming in the thirties

Today I will show you a swimming pool opened in 1937, the Sportfondsenbad Noord or known by the people of this neighbourhood as the Van Maanenbad, named after the street where the pool is located. One of the main and special features was the roof that could be opened, nowadays this doesn’t function anymore. The pool is classified as a monument and restored to its former glory in 2014 – 2015. Note the flag of Rotterdam – green/white/green – in the left upper corner!

N.B. A Sportfonds swimming pool was financed by a savings system for members and shareholders.

Feel at home!

Rotterdam Daily Photo: Feel at home!
Rotterdam Daily Photo: Feel at home!

Its a monday and a grey sky. For this days motivation I chose this picture. I came across this mural during a evening walk a few days ago. Its on the wall of a former railroad track. It says “Thuisvoelen” or translated “Feel at home”. Thats how I feel about living here in Rotterdam, feeling at home!

Old shop of the City of Rotterdam

Rotterdam Daily Photo: Old shop of the City of Rotterdam
Rotterdam Daily Photo: Old shop of the City of Rotterdam

Yesterday evening we walked along the old railroad line Rotterdam – Den Haag en passed a old shop being renovated. The sunsets beautiful light through the shopwindows did show a shadow of the shops name; City of Rotterdam! How a coincidence was that! Nothing special about this picture but I like it! Have a great saturday!