The pumping station of Rijnland in Spaarndam
(Pol 52) was constructed in 1843-44 to drain the Haarlemmermeerringvaart, with discharge to the IJ (via Binnenliede and Zijkanaal C). This by J.A. Beijerinck's neoclassical elements designed pumping station has a T-shaped floor plan. The original steam engine was renewed in 1876 and in 1890 the current iron paddles were placed with wooden blades. I...
