Rotterdamsche Bank, Reconstruction bank building in Rotterdam Centrum, Netherlands.
The Rotterdamsche Bank features light red brickwork, natural stone elements, and rounded corners along its U-shaped structure between Coolsingel and Lijnbaan streets.
Construction began in 1941 but halted during World War II when resources redirected to Atlantic Wall, leading to final completion in January 1949.
Sculptor Gerard Héman created elaborate stone carvings on the facade, incorporating banking symbols and references to post-war reconstruction themes.
The building underwent substantial interior modifications during 1976-1978, retaining its marble-finished concrete vaults while adapting spaces for modern use.
The structure marks the original angle of Coolsingel toward Schiedamse Vest, preceding the street's later straightening toward the Maas River.
Location: Rotterdam
Inception: 1949
Architects: Herman Friedrich Mertens
Official opening: January 6, 1949
Architectural style: reconstruction-period architecture
Part of: Top 100 of Dutch monuments 1940-1958
Address: Coolsingel 119, 3012AG Rotterdam
GPS coordinates: 51.91924,4.47938
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:17
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