The History of the Boerentoren - Veronique Van Humskerke - The Phoebus Foundation

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The History of the Boerentoren – Veronique Van Humskerke

In this first episode about the Boerentoren, Koen Fillet speaks with Véronique Van Humskerke, public historian at GeheugenCollectief, about the impressive book dedicated to this Antwerp icon. Discover how this leading publication came to life and the surprising stories that emerged along the way. It is now available in four languages: Dutch, English, French and German.

The Farmers’ Tower – Story of an Icon

Historic black-and-white photograph of the construction of the Boerentoren in Antwerp, showing the steel framework of the skyscraper rising above surrounding city buildings, c. 1930s.
Historic black-and-white photograph of Antwerp during the construction of the Boerentoren, showing the steel framework of the skyscraper overlooking a busy city square with trams, cars, and surrounding buildings, c. 1930s.
Historic black-and-white photograph of a construction worker standing on a steel beam high above Antwerp during the construction of the Boerentoren, with rooftops and church towers far below, c. 1930s.