Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: OB

Building of the first phase started in 1922, but the building was expanded and changed in 1934. It functioned as the Central Public Library until 1995. Only the façade was kept, the building functions now as housing, offices, hospitality and a theatre. I used to frequent it a lot as a child.

With a text of Vondel above the door: “Veel weten kan altyt niet vordren zomtyts schaden”. Roughly translated: "Knowing a lot isn't always to your advantage and can sometimes harm”. It is from a play called Lucifer. It is spoken by Gabriel, who answers a question from Lucifer about God’s plan.