Luftwaffe Office Herengracht (Huis Sweers)
This building was commissioned in 1668 by Vice Admiral Isaac Sweers (1622-1673) and was used as an office by the Luftgaukommando Holland during World War II. It is a national monument.
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- Amsterdams Archief, 5191 Archief van de Secretarie; Afdeling Onderwijs en rechtsvoorganger
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