Red Lights are more Flattering 3

These plaques were moved to this outdoor restaurant wall. Many years ago they would be on a business showng a picture associated with the business. It was because people were illiterate and couldn't read street names. You would give directions as three doors from the baker, etc.

Red Lights are more Flattering

May 13th 2006
Hello Everyone, If you haven't guessed, I'm in Amsterdam. It has got to be the most liberal city on earth. In 2000 the city made prostitution legal. The red light district had been there for a long time, but it was just ignored. The origins go back to Amsterdam's days as a shipping port. The district evolved near the docks for the convenience of the sailors. Houses had to be identified, a ... read more

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more

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