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Oostereiland

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The Oostereiland in the Dutch city of Hoorn is an artificial island built between 1662 and 1668. It was constructed from dams which were then raised and broadened. Soon after construction, homes and warehouses were built on the island, including a warehouse for the Admiralty of the Noorderkwartier.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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