Beurs van Zocher, 1845 Exchange building in Dam Square, Netherlands
The Beurs van Zocher was an exchange building on the northern side of Dam Square, defined by its neoclassical design with massive Ionic columns throughout. Inside, an open trading floor was surrounded by galleries supported by roughly 30 columns that created a grid-like interior space.
The building opened in 1845 and replaced an older exchange that had fallen into disrepair. It served as one of the city's main trading venues until its demolition in 1903.
This second Merchants Exchange of Amsterdam represented the city's economic recovery period through its Greek temple-inspired architectural design.
The building stood on the easily recognizable northern side of the square. Today visitors can only study historical images and descriptions to imagine its interior arrangement.
Interestingly, local traders gave the building an unexpected nickname: 'the mausoleum', because its stern architectural style offered little space for social gatherings.
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