The pumping station in Lijnden
'De Lijnden' (Akerdijk 12) was built in 1843-'49 at the north end of the Hoofdvaart as one of the three steam pumping stations for the reclamation of the Haarlemmermeer. It consists of a tower-shaped round engine room with plastered battlements, two large side wings and a boiler room with cast iron windows and chimney, all executed in Willem II Got...
