Theo Thijssen Museum Amsterdam
Theo Thijssen was a socialist and an enthusiastic labor unionist and politician who wrote stories about his youth in the Jordaan quarter. The Jordaan plays a prominent role in many of his novels. His birthplace now houses the Theo Thijssen Museum which is located on the ground floor. Its collection comprises manuscripts, first editions, photos, drawings and personal possessions of the writer. His statue can be seen in front of Café Thijssen on Brouwersgracht.