Gennep around 1900 - Lambertus Perolles (1850–1929)
Lambertus Perolles was the first photographer in Gennep and the surrounding area. He probably learned photography while serving in the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army. In 1886, he opened a photo shop on Zandstraat, where he also sold cigars.
At that time, Gennep changed from a farming town into an industrial town with a railway connection. The city grew quickly and prosperity increased. Photography became a more profitable profession. Perolles mainly took portraits and outdoor photos.
From 1892, the monopoly on postcards was lifted. Perolles started publishing postcards with his own photos. With his bicycle, tripod and glass plates, he travelled through the Land van Maas en Niers. He photographed the most beautiful and special places in the region.
Photos from that time
The photos show well-known places in Gennep around the year 1900. The numbers refer to the descriptions below.
Gennep around 1900
- Gennepermolen with open mill wheel – 1899
- Genneper Molen with St. Martinus Church – 1899
- View of Gennep with water wheel – 1902
- Niers Bridge with mill De Reus on the right – before 1912
- Niersstraat from the Market – 1906
- Left: Market side, right: Kerkstraat – before 1901
- Music corps on the Market towards Zandstraat – 1901
- St. Norbertus Monastery with city pump and town hall
- Maasstraat with Protestant church – 1906
- Zandstraat with post office – 1907
- City view towards Nierspark, Martinus tower and Genneper Molen – around 1913
- Zandstraat with garage, city pump and railway to Nijmegen–Venlo, town hall – around 1915