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The Kurhaus
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The Kurhaus is a prominent building located in Scheveningen, The Hague in The Netherlands.
It was built between 1884 and 1885 by the German architects Johann Friedrich Henkenhaf and Friedrich Ebert (architect). It consisted originally of a concert hall and a hotel with 120 rooms. Having suffered serious damage by fire, it was rebuilt between 1886 and 1887. The ceilings were painted by the Brussels artist Van Hoeck and his large workshop. Several kings and heads of state sojourned in the Kurhaus during its heyday. Until the 1960s the Kurhaus remained an attraction to the public by the many performances of top artists. One of the last performances was by the Rolling Stones in 1965.
Fallen into disrepair and closed in 1969, the Kurhaus was saved from demolition in 1975 by being listed as a historical building. It is now completely renovated into the high-class Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel and casino. It was reopened in 1979 by Princess Beatrix.
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Hi, George. Nice capture of this architectural gem. Composition, metering, colors and the foreground tress add depth and perspective. Cheers and TFS.
- Gayle (0)
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This is a beautiful building, on a beautiful day, it seems. I'm not sure about the composition. Was there a reason you weren't able or didn't want to take the shot from the center? The placement of the large palm tree is distracting to me, as it blocks our view of this beautiful piece of architecture! Lucky you! I'll bet this was something to behold! :)
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