Tulip Garden and Trees in Unknown Park in Holland 1950s

Sakata

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  • Description

  • Country: Holland
  • Source: Sakata
  • Approx. Date: 1950s
  • Photographer: Sakata

Several visitors enjoy a leisurely stroll while marveling at the beauty of an unknown park in 1950s Holland. Trees are planted throughout the gardens and provide ample shade on a warm day, and a small flower bed of crimson and violet tulips grows along the border of the sidewalk, almost looking like an extravagant field of jewels. 

 Because of the country's beautiful flowers and the level of care put into their growth, Holland has received the reputation of being the “flower shop of the world”. It was in the 16thcentury when its flower industry first began. The country imported tulips from the Ottoman Empire  and expanded their market during the country's Golden Age. The beautiful tulips were greatly praised in various forms of artwork and festivals, and their admiration only continues to grow today.

Taken by George Sakata, a photographer featured on our website. George was a member of the infamous 100th Division 442nd Nisei Regimental Combat Team in WWII. This was the only Japanese American unit in WWII and was nicknamed the "Go For Broke" unit. The 442nd had a casualty rate of 93% and was awarded 21 Medal of Honors. Click here for more information on the 442nd RCB unit.

  • Description

  • Country: Holland
  • Source: Sakata
  • Approx. Date: 1950s
  • Photographer: Sakata

Several visitors enjoy a leisurely stroll while marveling at the beauty of an unknown park in 1950s Holland. Trees are planted throughout the gardens and provide ample shade on a warm day, and a small flower bed of crimson and violet tulips grows along the border of the sidewalk, almost looking like an extravagant field of jewels. 

 Because of the country's beautiful flowers and the level of care put into their growth, Holland has received the reputation of being the “flower shop of the world”. It was in the 16thcentury when its flower industry first began. The country imported tulips from the Ottoman Empire  and expanded their market during the country's Golden Age. The beautiful tulips were greatly praised in various forms of artwork and festivals, and their admiration only continues to grow today.

Taken by George Sakata, a photographer featured on our website. George was a member of the infamous 100th Division 442nd Nisei Regimental Combat Team in WWII. This was the only Japanese American unit in WWII and was nicknamed the "Go For Broke" unit. The 442nd had a casualty rate of 93% and was awarded 21 Medal of Honors. Click here for more information on the 442nd RCB unit.