Welcome to Huis de Pinto, a unique property with a rich history and an eventful past. The former home of Jan Jansz Carel, one of the first leaders of the VOC, was later named after the wealthy Portuguese-Jewish family, Pinto. But this historic building had almost no future. In 1968, the municipality bought the property to demolish it for the construction of a motorway. Fortunately, things went differently than planned. The building was later squatted and served as a base for the fight against demolition. In the attached image, you can see how Huis de Pinto is the only one remaining on St Antoniebreestraat. Today, the property has multiple functions and dedicates itself to the neighbourhood's community. Find out more about the fascinating history of Huis de Pinto during your visit to Amsterdam!
Sources. Photos: Our sincere thanks to the Amsterdam City Archives for kindly providing these photographs.
