What the Netherlands looked like in the 1970s

#1 Workers enduring the heat during the construction of Schiphol line, around 1976.

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#2 Commuting by overland bus from Volendam to Monnickendam, The Netherlands, in 1971.

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#3 Tourists browsing through the offerings of an antique shop in Volendam, The Netherlands, in 1971.

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#4 Urban expansion of Monnickendam, The Netherlands in 1976.

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#5 A view of the urban expansion in Monnickendam, The Netherlands in 1976.

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#6 An image showcasing the urban expansion of Monnickendam, The Netherlands in 1976.

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#7 Pedestrians on a street overlooking the Nikolauskirche in Kampen, The Netherlands, in 1971.

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#8 Land reclamation by earth filling in the coastal area of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in 1971.

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#9 A truck on the road to Dronten in the Flevoland province of The Netherlands, in 1971.

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#10 Police on horseback in the water retrieving people who are too far out to sea at Scheveningen beach in 1976.

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#11 Travelling by overland bus from Volendam to Monnickendam, The Netherlands, in 1971.

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#12 A truck on the street to Harderwijk in the Gelderland province of The Netherlands, in 1971.

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#13 Fishing boats in the harbor of Urk and Urker in traditional costume around June 2, 1976.

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#14 Children leaving a preschool in Lelystad, The Netherlands, in 1971.

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#15 The new road section and bridge at Ewijk being put into use by Minister Westerterp, around June 30, 1976.

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#16 National carriage day in Landsmeer around June 20, 1976.

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#17 Houseboat residents have created a floating village on the Amstel near Blauwbrug around June 8, 1976.

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#18 Buildings on the Stroomarkt restored by Sonesta Hotel and Stadsherstel around June 23, 1976.

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#19 Neon lights at night in the city center of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, during the 1970s-1980s. A yellow tramcar and Munttoren tower are visible.

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#20 A couple of middle-aged tourists taking pictures at Marken harbor, Waterland, Northern Holland, The Netherlands in the 1970s.

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#21 Neon lights at night in the city center of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, during the 1970s-1980s. Wimpy fast food takeaway restaurant is visible.

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#22 A car driving on a highway near Leiden, The Netherlands, with a windmill visible on the side of the highway, in 1972.

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#23 An apartment block from the 1970s in a green environment, with many apartments being used for social housing and the elderly.

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#24 Rotterdam in 1979.

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#25 A view from the Euromast in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

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#26 A view from the Euromast in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

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#27 A view from the Euromast in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

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#28 A vintage circa 1972 photograph of a building in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, with a banner for Holland Festival ’72.

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#29 Kubuswoningen or Cube Houses from the 1970s in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, designed by Dutch architect Piet Blom.

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#30 A vintage circa 1972 photograph of The Mill Shop – Holland Souvenirs, located at Rokin 123 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, near the Oude Turfmarkt (Old Peat Market).

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#31 Amsterdam in 1979: A glimpse of the Dutch capital city in the late 70s.

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#32 Ships at Hoorn harbour, The Netherlands 1971: A snapshot of the bustling port town of Hoorn in the early 70s.

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#33 Tram and people on Leidsestraat, Amsterdam: The busy street of Leidsestraat in Amsterdam, with a tram and people going about their day.

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#34 Cellebroederspoort, Kampen: A historic city gate, Cellebroederspoort, in Kampen, The Netherlands, captured in 1971.

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#35 Volendam, Netherlands in 1973: Tourist boats and fishing boats side by side at the quayside of Volendam.

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#36 Hoofdtoren main tower in Hoorn, The Netherlands: The iconic Hoofdtoren main tower, a symbol of the rich maritime history of Hoorn, in 1971.

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#37 View to an old drawbridge at Volendam, The Netherlands: A charming view of an old drawbridge in Volendam in 1971.

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#38 Fishing boats in harbor by traditional village houses, Marken: Traditional village houses and fishing boats in the picturesque harbor of Marken, in 1973.

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#39 View to an old drawbridge at Volendam, The Netherlands: A charming view of an old drawbridge in Volendam in 1971.

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#40 Bicycles in Amsterdam, May 1975: Amsterdam, a city famous for its bicycle culture, captured in May 1975.

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#41 Speeltoren tower at Monnickendam: A view of the Speeltoren tower in Monnickendam, The Netherlands, in 1971.

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#42 Road traffic in Amsterdam, 1970s: A black and white photograph capturing different types of traffic users waiting at red lights in Amsterdam, in the 1970s.

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#43 Boat trip tour of the city center Amsterdam, Netherlands 1973: People enjoying a boat trip tour of the city center of Amsterdam in 1973.

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#44 Speeltoren tower at Monnickendam: A view of the Speeltoren tower in Monnickendam, The Netherlands, in 1971.

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#45 View over Delfshaven from Euromast, Rotterdam: A stunning aerial view of Delfshaven in Rotterdam, captured from the Euromast tower in 1971.

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#46 Handling of cargo containers at Rotterdam port: A glimpse into the busy handling of cargo containers at Rotterdam port in 1971.

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#47 Tourists and passersby in the streets of Monnickendam: A lively scene of tourists and passersby in the streets of Monnickendam, The Netherlands, in 1971.

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#48 Emergency school being built on Museumplein in Amsterdam: An emergency school being built on Museumplein in Amsterdam around June 21, 1976.

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#49 Cutters and launches at Rotterdam port: A variety of cutters and launches at Rotterdam port in 1971.

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#50 Man wearing typical clothing in Volendam: A man wearing traditional clothing in the quaint town of Volendam in 1971.

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#51 Huge drilling platform being towed from Rotterdam to Norway: A massive drilling platform being towed from Rotterdam to Norway, en route around July 7, 1976.

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#52 Crowds in Sloterparkbad during a heat wave: A crowd of people seeking relief from a heat wave at Sloterparkbad around June 25, 1976.

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#53 Little lane in the village of Marken island: A narrow and cozy lane in the village of Marken island, captured in 1971.

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#54 The colossus drilling platform being towed from Rotterdam to Norway around 7 July 1976

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#55 Family in traditional Dutch clothing walking through the streets of Monnickendam, The Netherlands in 1971

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#56 A panoramic view of the stage at Zuiderpark, FC Den Haag Stadion, during The Rolling Stones concert on 30 May 1976 in The Hague, Netherlands.

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#57 Official travel of King Carl Gustav and Silvia in the Netherlands

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#58 Blue & White, a sex shop in Amsterdam, Netherlands – 25th March 1978

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#59 Cadets rowing on a canal with Dutch barges beyond in Amsterdam , May 1976

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#60 Street scene in Amsterdam, Netherlands , 1975

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#61 Amsterdam’s canals, cafes, and nightlife are major attractions for visitors.

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#62 Two residents of Nederland trudge up a hill from a store where they’d just bought supplies. The area is drawing more year-round residents, many of whom are newcomers seeking a low-cost rustic life

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#63 The Hilton Hotel on Hofplein in the center of Rotterdam, the Netherlands in September 1973. The hotel, located close to Centraal station, was opened by Conrad Hilton in May 1963.

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#64 Amsterdam canal, 1970s

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#65 Queen Juliana of the Netherlands viewing the new Bijlmermeer housing complex in Amsterdam, with the mayor of Amsterdam, Ivo Samkalden (center) – 22nd January 1971.

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#66 Bicycles on the Damrak in Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, with the Oude Kerk in the background – December 1970.

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#67 Hundreds welcome opening of new church; those attending the celebration wore cowboy hats, boots, and “sheriff’s badges” at the carnival-like event.

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#68 Kralingen festival, the ‘Dutch Woodstock’, Netherlands Pop Festival, Kralingse Bos, Rotterdam, Netherlands – June 1970.

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#69 Kralingen festival, the ‘Dutch Woodstock’, Netherlands Pop Festival, Kralingse Bos, Rotterdam, Netherlands – June 1970.

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#70 Spectators during the Rotterdam Pop and Rock Festival

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#71 A large crowd of fans sit in front of the stage at the Kralingen festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, June 1970.

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#72 The ‘Amsterdam’, an 18th-century cargo ship of the Dutch East India Company, is uncovered in the muddy shore at Bulverhythe, near Hastings in East Sussex – 13th March 1970.

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#73 A tram runs along Raadhuisstraat on a bridge over Singel Canal in front of the Central Bank and Old General Post Office in the center of Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands, 1970

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#74 Visitors and holidaymakers sunbathe on deckchairs on a terrace beside the sandy beach at the seaside resort of Scheveningen near The Hague in the Netherlands, 1970s

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#75 Visitors and residents congregate around the National Monument on Dam Square in the center of Amsterdam, 1970s

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#76 Pedestrians walk past diners seated at tables outside a cafe and restaurant on a street in the center of Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands, 1970.

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#77 A drawbridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands – Photographer: Gerhard Ullmann, 1970

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#78 A busker near the Centraal Railway Station in Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands, 1970.

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#79 The Salvation Army singing worship songs outside a bar in Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands, 1970.

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#80 Members of the Dutch branch of the Women’s Liberation Movement, the Dolle Mina, burn corsets beneath the statue of Dutch feminist Wilhelmina Drucker (Mad Mina) in Amsterdam, 1970s

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#81 Andrej and Gjoezel Amalrik, Russian dissidents, walking in Amsterdam on Amstelveld on July 19, 1976.

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#82 A houseboat being lifted out of the water in Amsterdam on July 30, 1976.

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#83 A demonstration taking place during the IGGI conference in Amsterdam on June 9, 1976.

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#84 Andrei and Gjoezel Amalrik, Russian dissidents, walking in Amsterdam on July 19, 1976.

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#85 The city of Albina on the shore of the Maroni River in Suriname during the 1970s.

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#86 An overview of restoration work on the Hoge Sluis bridge over the Amstel in Amsterdam on June 3, 1976.

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#87 Entrance to Weesperplein station during the construction of the Amsterdam metro system on August 10, 1976.

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#88 Crowds in Sloterparkbad during a heat wave on or around June 25, 1976.

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#89 A view from the belfry of Saint Martinus cathedral over the city of Utrecht, The Netherlands in 1971.

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#90 A picture of a canal with the historical De Waag building in the background in Alkmaar, The Netherlands in 1971.

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#91 The “Dam” in Amsterdam, a meeting place for hippies and gamblers in the early 1970s.

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#92 People on the streets of a new housing estate in the Netherlands in 1971.

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#93 The competition bow in Egmond aan Zee, with crowds gathered around June 12, 1976.

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#94 People at a traditional Klompen selling event in Alkmaar, The Netherlands in 1971.

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#95 People on the streets of a new housing estate in the Netherlands in 1971.

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#96 The historical city weigh building De Waag behind the cheese market in Alkmaar, The Netherlands in 1971.

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#97 Members of a traditional Cheeseguild preparing for the market in Alkmaar, The Netherlands in 1971.

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#98 A view of the town of Alkmaar, The Netherlands in 1971.

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#99 A photo of a view of a new housing estate in the Netherlands in 1971.

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#100 A photo of a view of a new housing estate in the Netherlands in 1971.

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#101 Crowds on Scheveningen beach around June 23, 1976.

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#102 Huge crowds on the beach at Scheveningen during a heat wave on or around June 27, 1976.

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#103 People in front of the Eur-o-Rama cafe at Hoek van Holland at Rotterdam port, The Netherlands in 1971.

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#104 A sculpture of the three cabin boys inspired by the book of Dutch author Johan Fabricius at Hoorn, The Netherlands in 1971.

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#105 Scene in the street De Pieterlanden with a view of the belfry of Grote Kerk church on Marken island, The Netherlands in 1971.

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#106 Participants starting the Apeldoorn Four Days Marches in the rain, with an overview on July 13, 1976.

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#107 A picture of two fishermen in the Netherlands in 1971.

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#108 Tourists arriving in Lelystad, The Netherlands in 1971.

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#109 Cheese carriers at the cheese market in front of the city weigh building De Waag at Alkmaar, The Netherlands in 1971.

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#110 Cheese carriers at the cheese market in front of the city weigh building De Waag at Alkmaar, The Netherlands in 1971.

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#111 Bike tour in Amsterdam on June 12, 1976

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#112 Crowded Zandvoort beach on June 7, 1976

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#113 People at Eur-o-Rama Cafe in Hoek van Holland at Rotterdam port, The Netherlands in 1971

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#114 Drawbridge over a canal in Alkmaar with the city weigh building De Waag in the background, The Netherlands in 1971

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#115 Cuban participant at work during the World Championships Model Flying with Line Control in Utrecht on July 9, 1976

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#116 Tourists hurrying to the landing at Volendam harbor for a day trip to Marken island, The Netherlands in 1971

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#117 Excavator at work on road construction between Enkhuizen and Lelystad around June 21, 1976

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#118 People at the cheese market in front of the city weigh building De Waag at Alkmaar, The Netherlands in 1971

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#119 Exterior of Vredestein tire factory in Loosduinen threatened with closure around July 20, 1976

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#120 Pupils leaving a secondary modern school at Lelystad in the Flevoland province, The Netherlands in 1971

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#121 Overview of the damage and overturned locomotive after a train car collision near Venray on August 9, 1976

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#122 Delivery of grain to be processed in a flour mill near Lelystad, The Netherlands in 1971

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#123 Overview of the ravage after a shopping center burned out in Alblasserdam around July 12, 1976

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#124 Tractor transporting hay on the street to Dronten at Flevoland province, The Netherlands in 1971

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#125 Freshly washed laundry in a garden of a village on Marken island, The Netherlands in 1971

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#126 Fire brigade spraying trees wet on Dam due to heat on June 23, 1976

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#127 Dredgers helping with land reclamation by earth deposit near Rotterdam, The Netherlands in 1971

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#128 Utrecht, 1971

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#129 Amsterdam, 1973

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#130 Amsterdam. Slotervaart, 1973

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#131 Netherlands, 1973

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#132 Utrecht, 1973

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#133 Utrecht, 1973

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#134 Amsterdam, 1974

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#135 Amsterdam, 1974

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#136 Amsterdam, 1979

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#137 Amsterdam, 1979

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#138 Amsterdam, 1979

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#139 Amsterdam, 1979

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#140 Amsterdam, 1979

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#141 Amsterdam, 1979

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#142 Amsterdam, 1979

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#143 Haarlem, 1979

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