Assigmant 1: Profile a Place

Molen (Windmill) De Gooyer is situated in the east of Amsterdam on the Funenkade between the Singelgracht and Sarphatistraat. Built in de 17th century De Gooyer was part of a group of windmills which was first situated nearby the Oranje Nassau kazerne. These mills were used to ground flour and wheath. The windmill was resituated a couple of times before it was rebuilt on the Funenkade. During a storm in 1972 the blades of the mill (each spanning 26,6 meters) were broken off. These were restorated years later.

De Goyer is now used as a proeflokaal (beer tasting room) for the local beer brewery Brouwerij t’ IJ which is connected to the foot of the mill. When the weather is nice (mostly only in summers) Brouwerij t’ IJ is a place were lots of locals come together. Because of its location near water, the mill is a very relaxed place to hang outside, have a beer and talk with friends.

The reason why I choose this public place is because I like the mix of old archticture in combination with (relatevely ugly) modern buildings.