1914 Rotterdam, Netherlands – Beurs – Postcard

This early 20th-century postcard presents a lively scene in front of the Beurs (Stock Exchange) building in Rotterdam. 
The Beurs of Rotterdam was a centerpiece of the city's commercial life, reflecting its rise as one of Europe’s most important port cities. This view, captured just before World War I in 1914, shows the Beurs before it was destroyed during the German bombardment in 1940. The viaduct seen at right was part of the elevated railway system that exemplified Rotterdam’s early embrace of industrial progress and efficient urban design.
Front Text:
"Rotterdam – Beurs"
Handwritten Message:
Dear mother,
We have arrived all safe, we are having a good time and we hope you are doing the same.
The weather here is splendid, and very hot.
Yours, Joe & Ralph
Postmark:
Dated 19 August 1914
Rotterdam to Southport, England
Size ±: 14 cm x 9 cm
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