Holland Amerika Lijn on top of the facade of hotel New York in Rotterdam. Join Hans Langh, private tour guide and driver to see the history of the Holland America Line.

Emigration to America – Holland America Line:

A historic emigration landmark and former head office in Rotterdam. [summary]

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Emigration to America by ship:

The fact that a hotel is one of the main sights of a city is quite an exception. Interestingly, until the 1970s, this building on the Wilhelminapier served as the head office of the Holland America Line in Rotterdam. From here, tens of thousands of people emigrated to America by ship. Notably, Holland America’s cruise line dates all the way back to 1873, and today it proudly maintains a fleet of 9 vessels

Maritime history Rotterdam:

Moreover, much of the historic flair and original architecture of the building has been carefully preserved. As a result, it serves as the perfect starting point for a city tour, offering visitors a unique glimpse into Rotterdam’s maritime history.

We’ll explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Rotterdam in the past. Travellers with an interest in maritime history of the Holland America cruise Line will love the Hotel New York. During my Delft and the Hague tour this would be a prefect place for a cup of coffee.

Holland America Line in Rotterdam. Facts.

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Holland America Lijn Rotterdam (Dutch translation):

Dat een hotel één van de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden van een stad is, is een uitzondering.
Dit pand op de Wilhelminapier was tot de jaren zeventig het hoofdkantoor van de Holland Amerika Lijn in Rotterdam.
Tienduizenden emigreerden van hier per schip naar Amerika.
De cruise lijn van Holland America gaat terug tot 1873. Holland America heeft 9 schepen in de vloot.
Veel van de historische flair en originele architectuur zijn bewaard gebleven. Het is het perfecte startpunt voor een stadstour.

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