West Indian Warehouse
The West Indies Warehouse in Amsterdam dates back to 1642 and is located in Rapenburg, where Oudeschans opens in the IJ. It has the monument status. The building at 's-Gravenhekje 1a is used as an office space by organizations dedicated to development cooperation. Also, rooms in the property are used for events.
The West Indies House, which served as headquarters and archives of the West Indies Company until 1642, is located at the Herenmarkt / Haarlemmerstraat. History
The property originally served as a warehouse for the West Indies Company (WIC) warehouse in Amsterdam. On the ground floor, hides were stored and pressed, which were transported to Amsterdam from trading stations like New Amsterdam (New York, New York).
Between 1647 and 1674, the property served as the headquarters of the WIC. From this property the commanders were responsible for all trading activities, including trade in gold, sugar and slaves. From 1647, they were also formally responsible for the reunion and sailing of New Amsterdam until the settlement was taken in 1664 by the English and was named New York.
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