Landscape Archieven

When the Visitors Come

Around 1920, many streets in Aalten underwent major improvements.

At the beginning of the last century, there were plans for a canal with a branch line passing Aalten

The tram line was opened in 1910 and discontinued in 1953.

Report on the condition of housing in the municipality of Aalten (1907)

The plans for the tram line from Lichtenvoorde to Bocholt (1900).

In 1899, rumors were circulating that Aalten might receive electricity!

“Thus it will provide much pleasure for new residents” (1854)

Thirteen of these hunting posts can still be seen today.

Aalten has been inhabited for at least 1,200 years.