Laying of the foundation stone for the Willems lock, 6 May 1820, (1820). Celebratory ceremony of the laying of the foundation stone for the Willem I Sluis or Willemsluis in Amsterdam-Noord, which gives access to the Noordhollandsch Kanaal from the IJ near Amsterdam. In the middle a large tent that served as an office for the Inspector General Jan Blanken.

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