Jacob Olie (1834–1905) was a Dutch carpenter, architect, and amateur photographer known for his extensive documentation of Amsterdam during the second half of the 19th century. He began experimenting with photography in 1861 using a self-built camera to capture wet plate collodion images. His work often focused on industrial areas, harbor scenes, and architectural developments, reflecting his interest in urban growth. After a hiatus, he resumed photography in 1890 using dry gelatine plates until his death in 1904. He produced approximately 3,600 photographs of Amsterdam and its surroundings. His extensive archive, including over 3,000 glass negatives and numerous albumen prints, is preserved in the Amsterdam City Archives (Stadsarchief Amsterdam).[1,2]
