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Canopies 18B-19A (Antwerp)

Belgium / Antwerpen / Antwerp / Sint-Michielskaai, 18b-19a
 canopy, historical layer / disappeared object
The seven remaining groups of canopies along the quays, from Ledeganckkaai to Rijnkaai, go back to the large-scale infrastructure project that developed between 1877 and 1885 by the straightening of the Scheldt a new port strip. In 1877 the works were started, the new quays were officially inaugurated on July 26, 1885.
The canopies 18A-19B to St Michielskaai are a distinctive witness of this phase in the port history. Their beautiful, striking decoration on street side they determine the image of the Scheldt quays at the height of 'Sint-Andries'.

Protected architectural heritage (ID: 209235)
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Coordinates:   51°13'1"N   4°23'36"E
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