De oude bruggen van Den Alerdinck

Two postcards of Den Alerdinck show bridges (or just one of them from different angles) that once adorned the garden. The postcards are roughly dated 1949-1969, whether the photo’s were taken in this period is uncertain. The bridge(s) are probably built in the late 19th century, but that is a (my) wild guess. In stead, there is now a bland bridge that merely serves to get you to the other side -minimalist and dull.

The location where this bridge (or bridges) was, is currently private property and can only be used by the owners and their guests. If the chance of vandalism is this small, why not recreate these bridges in the spirit of the previous owners of the estate?

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Summary

Two postcards of Den Alerdinck show bridges (or just one of them from different angles) that once adorned the garden. The postcards are roughly dated 1949-1969, whether the photo’s were taken in this period is uncertain. The bridge(s) are probably built in the late 19th century, but that is a (my) wild guess. In stead, there is now a bland bridge that merely serves to get you to the other side -minimalist and dull.

The location where this bridge (or bridges) was, is currently private property and can only be used by the owners and their guests. If the chance of vandalism is this small, why not recreate these bridges in the spirit of the previous owners of the estate?

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A triple bridge at Den Alerdinck

Den Alerdinck is the next northern example of the triple bridge. It was designed c1800, possibly by G.A. Blum(e) (1765-1827).

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Summary

Den Alerdinck is the next northern example of the triple bridge. It was designed c1800, possibly by G.A. Blum(e) (1765-1827).

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Triple bridges, a new map

Just a short note that another map has been added to the collection. This time it does not focus on gardens in a region, but on a certain type of garden feature: the triple bridge. Also known in French as Triple pont or Pont triangulaire, and in Dutch as Driepuntsbrug,…

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The importance of looking ‘beyond’

The triple bridge (driepuntsbrug) does not seem to be confined to the Northern Netherlands after all. In fact, it may have originated abroad (*gasp*).

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Summary

The triple bridge (driepuntsbrug) does not seem to be confined to the Northern Netherlands after all. In fact, it may have originated abroad (*gasp*).

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