100 years Javanese Immigration
Name
100 years Javanese Immigration
Type
Monument
Event
Commemoration of 100 years of Javanese Immigration
Date
1990
Location
Sana Budaya, Jozef Israelstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Embassy of Indonesia ‘Vereniging herdenking Javaanse immigratie’
Artist
Soeki Irodikromo (design) & John djojo (relief)
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Immigration
Period
1991-2000
Abaisa
Name
Abaisa
Type
Monument
Event
Commemoration of the day that Abaisa died
Date
27-02-1973
Location
Corner Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat & Zwartenhovenbrugstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Trade Unions of Suriname
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Labor
Period
1971-1980
Andre Kamperveen
Name
Andre Kamperveen
Type
Statue
Event
To honor his Contribution to National and International Football
Date
2000
Location
Letitia Vriesdelaan, next to the stadium
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Suriname Football Union
Artist
Erwin de Vries
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Other
Period
1991-2000
Anton de Kom
Name
Anton de Kom
Type
Plaquette
Event
Commemoration of a National Hero & 5th Anniversary of the 1980 Revolution
Date
22-02-1985
Location
Corner Anton de Kom & Hofstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Social Cultural Association Rialto
Artist
Francine de Kom-Sarucco
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Labor
Period
1981-1990
Boy
Name
Boy
Type
Statue
Event
The boy symbolizes the artist’s son, who died in a refrigerator
Date
1980
Location
Palmentuin
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Jozef Klas
Artist
Jozef Klas
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Other
Period
1981-1990
Charter tree (“Mamabon”)
Name
Charter tree (“Mamabon”)
Type
Tree
Event
Planted for the occasion of the coming force of the Charter for the Kingdom of The Netherlands
Date
1954
Location
Corner Gravenstraat & Mr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Colonial Government
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Politics & State
Period
1951-1960
Christoffel Kersten
Name
Christoffel Kersten
Type
Plaquette
Event
Unknown
Date
1919
Location
Steenbakkerijstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Unknown
Artist
W. Krieger
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Production & Development
Period
1911-1920
Cyrill Daal
Name
Cyrill Daal
Type
Statue
Event
To honor Cyrill Daal
Date
28-07-1991
Location
Coppenamestraat in front of Moederbond Building
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Moederbond
Artist
Erwin de Vries
Unveiled
Fred van Russel, Chairperson of the Moederbond
Keyword
Labor
Period
1991-2000
Dr. Eddie Jharap
Name
Dr. Eddie Jharap
Type
Bust
Event
To honor Dr. Eddie Jharap
Date
13-12-05
Location
Inside the Staatsolie building
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Staatsolie
Artist
Erwin de Vries
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Labor
Period
2001-2007
Dr. Sophie Redmond
Name
Dr. Sophie Redmond
Type
Bust
Event
To honor of Dr. Sophie Redmond
Date
1965
Location
In front of main building Academic hospital, Professor Flutstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Academic hospital
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Other
Period
1961-1970
Dr. Ir. Frank Essed (1919-1988)
Name
Dr. Ir. Frank Essed (1919-1988)
Type
Bust
Event
Commemoration of 20th Anniversary of Political Independence
Date
26-11-1995
Location
Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat, in front of Government Building
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Dr. Ir. Frank Essed instituut
Artist
Erwin de Vries
Unveiled
President Venetiaan and Eva Essed Fruin
Keyword
Production & Development
Period
1991-2000
Emancipation-tree (Groenhart-tree)
Name
Emancipation-tree (Groenhart-tree)
Type
Tree
Event
Commemoration of 100th anniversary of emancipation
Date
1963
Location
Corner of Saramaccastraat and Zwartenhovenbrugstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Colonial Government
Unveiled
Mrs. Currie, the wife of the governor planted this tree
Keyword
Emancipation
Period
1961-1970
Father and Son
Name
Father and Son
Type
Statue
Event
No special event. Educational theme included in the statue
Date
1975
Location
Verlengde Molenpad, in front of the Ministry of Education
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Governor
Artist
Stuart Robles de Medina
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Production & Development
Period
1971-1980
Van Asch van Wijck
Name
Van Asch van Wijck
Type
Bust
Event
To honor Van Asch van Wijck
Date
19-08-1904
Location
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence square)
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Colonial Government
Artist
Van Wijck
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Colonial & Royalty
Period
1901-1910
Historical Center Paramaribo
Name
Historical Center Paramaribo
Type
Plaquette
Event
Commemoration of the Historical Center of Paramaribo was placed on the world Heritage List of the UNESCO
Date
07-05-2003
Location
Zeelandialaan
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Government of Suriname
Artist
KDV architects
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Production & Development
Period
2001-2007
King Willem III
Name
King Willem III
Type
Plaquette
Event
Commemoration of the golden anniversary of emancipation
Date
1913
Location
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence square)
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Committee formed especially for the commemoration of Queen Wilhelmina (1898-1948)
Artist
Salm, CAST by the Braat company, in Delft, Holland
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Emancipation
Period
1911-1920
Leonardus Weidman
Name
Leonardus Weidman
Type
Statue
Event
To honor of the catholic Father Weidman
Date
11-1975
Location
Corner of Frederik Derby street & Dr. Sophie street in front of the Calorschool
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Trade Union PWO
Artist
Jozef Klas
Unveiled
Eduard Marius Ment
Keyword
Labor
Period
1971-1980
Logo pillar De Surinaamsche Bank
Name
Logo pillar De Surinaamsche Bank
Type
Monument
Event
Commemoration of 140 year Anniversary of the “De Surinaamsche Bank”
Date
20-07-2005
Location
Henck Arronstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Board of DSB
Artist
Jules Brandflu
Unveiled
Mr. S. L. J. Proeve & Mr. A. J. Brahim
Keyword
Other
Period
2001-2007
Lyceum
Name
Lyceum
Type
Monument
Event
Commemoration of 5th anniversary of the Lyceum (secondary school)
Date
1971
Location
Passiebloemstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Lyceum
Artist
Hans ter Keurs
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Production & Development
Period
1971-1980
Marron monument
Name
Marron monument
Type
Plaquette
Event
Commemoration of the peace treaty signed on 10 October 1760 between the Marron people and the colonial government
Date
11-10-06
Location
Plein van 10 oktober
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Stichting Pina Bosu
Artist
Marcel Pinas
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Slavery
Period
2001-2007
Goswami Tulsidas
Name
Goswami Tulsidas
Type
Bust
Event
Commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of Goswami Tulsidas
Date
08-08-1998
Location
Kwattaweg
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Mr. K.E. Agrawal
Keyword
Immigration
Period
1991-2000
Monument of gratitude
Name
Monument of gratitude
Type
Statue
Event
Gratitude for the support Suriname had granted to the Netherlands during and after the Second World War
Date
1955
Location
Zwartenhovenbrugstraat/Domineestraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Gift from the Netherlands
Artist
Mari Andriessen
Unveiled
Queen Juliana
Keyword
People
Period
1951-1960
Mr. Dr. Julius Cesar de Miranda (1906-1956)
Name
Mr. Dr. Julius Cesar de Miranda (1906-1956)
Type
Statue
Event
In honor of a statesman and professional
Date
11-1961
Location
Mr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat, next to the ‘Mamabon’
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Prime Minister Mr. S.D. Emanuels
Artist
L. Braat
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Politics & State
Period
1961-1970
Queen Wilhelmina
Name
Queen Wilhelmina Mahogany tree
Type
Tree
Event
Queen Wilhelmina ascends to throne
Date
1898
Location
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence square)
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Colonial Government
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Colonial & Royalty
Period
1898-1910
Queen Wilhelmina
Name
Queen Wilhelmina (Bust)
Type
Bust
Event
Accession to the throne of Queen Wilhelmina
Date
1898
Location
Embassy of the Netherlands, Rooseveltkade.
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
The Netherlands
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Colonial & Royalty
Period
1898-1910
Queen Wilhelmina
Name
Queen Wilhelmina
Type
Statue
Event
Silver Queen’s jubilee
Date
31-08-1923
Location
Fort Zeelandia
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
People of Suriname
Artist
A.G. van Lom
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Colonial & Royalty
Period
1921-1930
Simon Bolivar
Name
Simon Bolivar
Type
Bust
Event
President from Venezuela
Date
19-04-1955
Location
Korte Kerkstraat/Kerkplein
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Venezuela
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Consul from Venezuela
Keyword
Other
Period
1951-1960
The Carrilon
Name
The Carrilon
Type
Monument
Event
Independence of Suriname
Date
1975
Location
Heiligenweg
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Gift of the Netherlands
Artist
Unknown, made in the Netherlands
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Politics & State
Period
1971-1980
Trefossa (Henny de Ziel)
Name
Trefossa (Henny de Ziel)
Type
Monument
Event
Memorial service of Henny de Ziel (Trefossa) and his wife
Date
21-11-2005
Location
Cemetery Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Family of the writer Trefossa
Artist
Glenn Fung Loy
Unveiled
Family of the writer Trefossa
Keyword
Music & Literature
Period
2001-2007
Victims of Human Rights
Name
Victims of Human Rights
Type
Monument
Event
Commemoration of all Victims of the Human Rights abuses since 1980
Date
13-07-1993
Location
Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Organization for Justice and Peace
Artist
W. Lie A Njoek
Unveiled
President R. Venetiaan
Keyword
Other
Period
1991-2000
Waakhuyzen
Name
Waakhuyzen
Type
Plaquette
Event
To honor Waakhuizen who introduced the friendly society’s in Suriname in 1884
Date
1985
Location
Waakhuyzenlaan
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Friendly Societies
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Other
Period
1981-1990
Mr. Lachmipersad Frederik Ramdat Misier
Name
Mr. Lachmipersad Frederik Ramdat Misier
Type
Bust
Event
To honor Mr. Ramdat Misier former president of Suriname (1982-1988)
Date
July 2007
Location
Combeweg
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Mrs. H. Ramdat Misier
Artist
Erwin de Vries
Unveiled
President R. Venetiaan and Mrs. H. Ramdat Misier
Keyword
Politics & State
Period
2001-2007
150 years Chinese settlement
Name
150 years Chinese settlement
Type
Monument
Event
Commemoration of 150 Years of Chinese Immigration
Date
20-10-2003
Location
Jagernath Lachmonstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
The Committee to Celebrate 150 Years of Chinese Immigration
Artist
Paul Woei
Unveiled
Members of the Committee
Keyword
Immigration
Period
2001-2007
Anniversary of the “De Surinaamsche Bank NV”
Name
Anniversary of the “De Surinaamsche Bank NV”
Type
Bust
Event
Commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the “De Surinaamsche Bank NV”
Date
19-01-1990
Location
Henck Arronstraat, next to the main Cathedral
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
The Bankers Association
Artist
Erwin de Vries
Unveiled
Mr. A. Telting, Mr. A. J. Brahim & Mr. Ooievaar
Keyword
Production & Development
Period
1981-1990
Anton de Kom (1898-1945)
Name
Anton de Kom (1898-1945)
Type
Bust
Event
To honor Anton de Kom. The university was renamed after him
Date
1986
Location
Yard of the University of Suriname
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
University board/Desi Bouterse
Artist
Erwin de Vries
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Labor
Period
1981-1990
Baba and Mai
Name
Baba and Mai
Type
Statue
Event
Commemoration of the 121st Anniversary of East-Indian Immigration
Date
4-6-1994
Location
Kleine Combeweg next, to President’s Cabinet
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Foundation Hindostaanse Immigration
Artist
Krishnapersad Khedoe
Unveiled
Stichting Hindostaanse Immigratie
Keyword
Immigration
Period
1991-2000
Centenary of Colonial Parliament
Name
Centenary of Colonial Parliament
Type
Monument
Event
Centenary of the first meeting of the Colonial Parliament
Date
8-5-1966
Location
Valliantsplein
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Colonial Government
Artist
Stuart Robles de Medina
Unveiled
Mrs. Nassy
Keyword
Politics & State
Period
1961-1970
Dr. Frits Andre Tjong Ayong
Name
Dr. Frits Andre Tjong Ayong
Type
Bust
Event
Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the St. Vincentius Hospital
Date
19-07-1996
Location
St. Vincentius Hospital, Prins Hendrikstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Roman Catholic Society of Suriname
Artist
Erwin de Vries
Unveiled
J. Heide
Keyword
Other
Period
1991-2000
East-Indian Immigration
Name
East-Indian Immigration
Type
Plaquette
Event
Commemoration of Immigration from East-India
Date
04-06-1979
Location
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence square)
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Stichting Mata Gauri
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Immigration
Period
1971-1980
Eddy Snijders
Name
Eddy Snijders
Type
Bust
Event
To honor a great Surinamese Musician
Date
2003
Location
Zeelandialaan
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Government of Suriname
Artist
Erwin de Vries
Unveiled
President Ronald Venetiaan and Olga Snijders-Ooft
Keyword
Music & Literature
Period
2001-2007
Eilerts de Haan
Name
Eilerts de Haan
Type
Bust
Event
To honor Eilerts de Haan
Date
05-12-1912
Location
Museum Commewijnestraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
The Netherlands
Artist
Bart van Hoven (Dutch artist)
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Colonial & Royalty
Period
1911-1920
George Henry Barnet-Lyon
Name
George Henry Barnet-Lyon
Type
Bust
Event
Commemoration of the 35 year East Indian immigration
Date
1908
Location
Corner Grote Combeweg/Gravenstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
East-Indian immigrants
Artist
Unknown, created in Italy (1908)
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Immigration
Period
1911-1920
Helstone
Name
Helstone
Type
Monument
Event
To honor the great musical merits of Helstone (1853-1927)
Date
1948
Location
Kerkplein
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Special Committee
Artist
Ch, Nieleveld (the monument); Mezas (portrait of Helstone)
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Music & Literature
Period
1941-1950
Jagernath Lachmon
Name
Jagernath Lachmon
Type
Statue
Event
To honor a Statesman and Politician
Date
2002
Location
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square)
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Stichting Gedenkmonument Mr. Jagernath Lachmon
Artist
Erwin de Vries
Unveiled
President R. Venetiaan
Keyword
Politics & State
Period
2001-2007
Johan Adolf Pengel (1916-1970)
Name
Johan Adolf Pengel (1916-1970)
Type
Statue
Event
To honor Johan Adolf Pengel
Date
05-06-1974
Location
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence square)
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
NPS (political party) and Government
Artist
Stuart Robles de Medina
Unveiled
Mrs. L. Pengel-Augustuszoon
Keyword
Politics & State
Period
1971-1980
Kwakoe
Name
Kwakoe
Type
Statue
Event
Centenary of Emancipation
Date
01-07-1963
Location
Kwakoe Square: Corner Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat & Zwartenhovenbrugstraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Government
Artist
Josef Klas
Unveiled
Johan Adolf Pengel
Keyword
Slavery
Period
1961-1970
Lalla Rookh
Name
Lalla Rookh
Type
Building
Event
Commemoration of the centenary of East-Indian immigration
Date
1973
Location
Lalla Rookhweg
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Political party VHP
Artist
Herman Adhien
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Immigration
Period
1971-1980
Leonardus Weidman
Name
Leonardus Weidman
Type
Bust
Event
Unveiled on the anniversary of PWO(Progressieve Werknemers Organisatie)
Date
15-11-1966
Location
Limesgracht, yard of the PWO
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
PWO
Artist
Jozef Klas
Unveiled
Eduard Marius Ment
Keyword
Labor
Period
1961-1970
Mahatma Gandhi
Name
Mahatma Gandhi
Type
Statue
Event
Commemoration of important day in personal life of Mahatma Gandhi
Date
1960
Location
Knuffelsgracht
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Committee in recognition of Gandhi
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Committee of East-Indian immigrants
Keyword
Other
Period
1951-1960
Mama Sranan
Name
Mama Sranan
Type
Statue
Event
Visit of the Dutch Queen to Suriname
Date
15-10-1965
Location
Kleine Combeweg in front of president’s cabinet
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Colonial Government
Artist
Jozef Klas
Unveiled
Queen Juliana
Keyword
People
Period
1961-1970
Manual labor and brain work
Name
Manual labor and brain work
Type
Statue
Event
No special event
Date
Between 1956 and 1960
Location
Passiebloemstraat, in front of the building of the oldest technical school
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Governor of Suriname
Artist
Jo Rens
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Labor
Period
1951-1960
Memre Boekoe Kazerne
Name
Memre Boekoe Kazerne
Type
Plaquette
Event
Replacement of the commander-in-chief and the army from Dutch to local
Date
1975
Location
Gemenelandsweg
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Government
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Military
Period
1971-1980
Mgr W.A.F. Wulfingh Cssr
Name
Mgr W.A.F. Wulfingh Cssr
Type
Bust
Event
Unknown
Date
1969
Location
Van Idsingastraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
The Netherlands
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Other
Period
1961-1970
Monument for the fallen
Name
Monument for the fallen
Type
Monument
Event
To honor the Surinamese who fell in the Second World War and the war in Korea
Date
1950
Location
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence square)
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Colonial Government
Artist
Ch. Nieleveld
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Other
Period
1951-1960
Monument of the Revolution
Name
Monument of the Revolution
Type
Monument
Event
Commemoration of the ‘Revolution of 1980’
Date
1981
Location
Waterkant (Waterfront)
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
25th February movement
Artist
Jules Chin A. Foeng
Unveiled
President Chin A. Sen and army commander in chief Desi Bouterse
Keyword
Military
Period
1981-1990
Niem Tree
Name
Niem Tree
Type
Tree
Event
Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of East-Indian Immigration
Date
09-06-1948
Location
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence square)/Waterfront next to monument for the fallen
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
East-Indian immigrants
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Immigration
Period
1941-1950
“Vertrouwen in eigen kunnen”
Name
“Vertrouwen in eigen kunnen”
Type
Monument
Event
Celebration of 25 years Staatsolie
Date
13-12-2005
Location
Dr. Ir Adhinstraat (Staatsolie Complex)
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Board of Staatsolie
Artist
Erwin de Vries
Unveiled
Eddy Jharap
Keyword
Production & Development
Period
2001-2007
Victims of 1989 Airplane Disaster
Name
Victims of 1989 Airplane Disaster
Type
Monument
Event
To honor the victims of airplane disaster on June 07, 1989 in Suriname
Date
1990
Location
Rusthof Cemetary, Coppenamestraat
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Eric Tjon Kie Sim
Artist
John Djojo & Rene Tosari
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Other
Period
1981-1990
Van Asch van Wijck
Name
Waaldijk school
Type
Building
Event
Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Emancipation
Date
1938
Location
Frederik Derbystreet
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
The kingdom of The Netherlands
Artist
A.L. Waaldijk
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Emancipation
Period
1931-1940
Kodjo, Mentor and Present
Name
Kodjo, Mentor and Present
Type
Plaquette
Event
Commemoration of the day that these Maroons where burned alive as punishment
Date
26-01-2003
Location
Kodjo, Mentor and Present Square
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Federasi Fu Grupu Fu Afrikan Srananman (Feydrasi)
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Y. Ravales-Resida, E. Baarn-Dijksteel, Iwan R. Wijngaarde
Keyword
Slavery
Period
2001-2007
Plein der Verenigde Naties
Name
Plein der Verenigde Naties
Type
Monument
Event
Commemoration of 100 Year Cooperation
Date
25 November 1981
Location
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence square)
District
Paramaribo
Responsible
Fatum
Artist
Unknown
Unveiled
Unknown
Keyword
Other
Period
1981-1990