Overschie
Overschie | |
|---|---|
District | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Rotterdam |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Overschie is a district in the northwestern part of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. It developed as a village along the Schie and remained an independent municipality until it was incorporated into Rotterdam on 1 August 1941. The historic village centre around the Overschiese Dorpsstraat remains visible within the later urban development of the district.
Geography
[edit | edit source]Overschie lies along the Schie in northwestern Rotterdam. The historic settlement followed the waterway, with the Overschiese Dorpsstraat forming its central street. Residential construction later extended beyond the old village, while industrial development brought the district further into the urban area of Rotterdam. The street pattern and buildings around the village centre preserve its earlier structure.
History
[edit | edit source]Overschie was first recorded as a settlement during the tenth century. Its location on the Schie supported its development as a stopping point on the waterways between Delft, Rotterdam and Schiedam. Rotterdam received permission in 1340 to dig the Rotterdamse Schie between the city and Overschie. The Delfshavense Schie was dug in 1389, creating a separate connection between Delft and the Nieuwe Maas through Delfshaven.
Overschie remained a separate municipality until 1 August 1941, when it was incorporated into Rotterdam. Housing construction and industrial development expanded after the annexation. Despite this growth, the older village centre remained recognisable within the northwestern part of the city.
Schroeter family
[edit | edit source]Lourens Schroeter was born in Overschie on 14 January 1940.[1] He later became the fifth member of De Vrienden.[2]
Martinus Schroeter was born in Overschie on 17 November 1900 and remained in the district.[3] He entered the Schroeter family stone business in 1921. In 1934, he expanded the family marble workshop to establish his own working space in Overschie.[4]
See also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Early life". Lourens Schroeter. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "Role in De Vrienden". Lourens Schroeter. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "Early life". Martinus Schroeter. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "Career". Martinus Schroeter. Vrienden Universe Wiki.