Grote Houtstraat, 21 September 1894

Utrechtsestraat, 20 June 1898

Amstel, 1 April 1894

Dam Square, 1890

Dam Square, 1890

Frederiksplein, 1891

Gebed Zonder End, 1892

Geldersekade, 1890

Herengracht, 30 March 1894

Jan Luijkenstraat, 4 June 1898

Koninginneweg, September 1893

Lijnbaansgracht, corner Reguliersgracht, 12 March 1899

Nassaukade, 1890

Nicolaas Witsenkade, 1891

Nieuwe Teertuinen with Sloterdijkerbrug ,1890

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, 6 October 1897

Noordermarkt, 30 October 1896

Oosteinde, 1890

Paulus Potterstraat, 8 November 1897

Plantage Middenlaan, 24 May 1895

Prins Hendrikkade, 30 June 1897

Reguliersbreestraat, 17 October 1899

Roemer Visscherstraat, 9 May 1895

Spuistraat, 10 July 1896

Utrechtsestraat Street, 1893

Utrechtsestraat, 7 July 1897

Veemarkt, 1890

Weteringcircuit , 20 July 1898

Jacob Olie (1834-1905) was a Dutch photographer, known for for his photographs of Amsterdam in the 19th century. He was born, lived and worked in this city.Photography was nothing more than a hobby for Olie, who earned his living by working as a carpenter and engineer on the Prinseneiland.The urbanization of Amsterdam in the 19th century – with all the major changes it brought – represents a recurring theme at Olie. Filling in of canals to turn them into streets, widening of embankments, the construction of the first large department stores and offices – these are all captured by his photographs.Take a look at some of his photographs and you will see why his work is so precious in capturing the essence of old Amsterdam!(Photos by Jacob Olie)