History of Koolschijn


1920

1920-1929

The start of Koolschijn Building materials in Delft. The photo is taken on a site at the Ezelsveldlaan in Delft

Ezelsveldlaan 1929 Gerard en Jan vd Helm
Ezelsveldlaan te Delft


1930

1930-1939

In the thirties of the last century Koolschijn delivered building materials from the location Rotterdamseweg in Delft. What kind of materials were delivered? Lots of sand , stone and lime ( slaked lime was made on site).

242 x 242 ford 1929 1930


1940

1940-1949

It was a difficult time because of the war years. The trucks were soon confiscated by the Germans. Below is a photo of the extinguishing of lime. Air lime or calcium hydroxide was created by slaking quicklime with water. Quicklime was obtained by burning limestone or shells, which mainly consist of calcium carbonate.

242 x 242 Kalk blussen rweg 172
Quenching lime


1950

1950-1959

Strong increase in construction work after the war. Many new homes were built under the Reconstruction Act. Building materials trade Koolschijn grew with it.

Vrachtwagen Koolschijn april 1962 Jaap GK bijgesneden


1960

1960-1969

In addition to the location at Rotterdamseweg 172 in Delft, the site at Rotterdamseweg 352 was purchased. This led to the start of tiles and flagstone sales. The kitchens were also sold from this location.

Busje Koolschijn jan 1963 rweg 172


1970

1970-1979

In the 70s last century. The building of houses reached as far as the sky. Koolschijn Bouwmaterialen decides to purchase Rotterdamseweg 150-C.

242x242 Dia keuken Fotos Koolschijn Totaal 4


1980

1980-1989

Expansion of showroom range with kitchens (Rotterdamseweg 352)

Keuken busje koolschijn gesneden


1990

1990-1999

Construction of the current Showroom Rotterdamseweg 352. Strong expansion of kitchens, bathrooms and tile presentation. Fireplaces are also extensively featured in the spacious showroom.

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2000

2000-2010

In 2002 Bouwcenter Koolschijn moves to the building at Cyclotronweg 3 in Delft. With a 1600 square meter store and a drive-in for wood and building materials, we are ready for more and more customers.

Bouw Center Koolschijn


2010

2010-2019

Koolschijn has been offering quality and service for 100 years.

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2020

2020-heden

We would like to welcome you at BouwCenter Koolschijn or Koolschijn SieMatic Huis Delft, so that we can continue to provide you with advice in the coming years.

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