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Lucas Verwer was born
on October 4, 1892
in Nieuwolda, Groningen (in Groningen
pronounced as Nijwolde). He died on Tuesday
the 18th of May, 1943 also in Nieuwolda, 51
years old. "Radio dealer" is mentioned as occupation at
the Registry Office. The address of the workshop was
Hoofdweg 36. |
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The Verwers were real inventors. Verwer owned a workshop where he made
stationary engines but also made radios, together with
his brother. They also developed, repaired and tuned accordions. |
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From their home in Nieuwolda,
they maintained wire broadcasting for the neighbourhood, using the low-voltage network, with the help
of his brother-in-law, who worked for this network. |
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The
workshop behind his house,
1928 |
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Lucas Verwer (in the
doorway), in front of the window, his brother Rento. On
the right, Verwers parents. In the shop window we can
see Philips radio valves. Above the window a plate with
the name of the "Nederlandsche Seintoestellen Fabriek"
(NSF), a radio factory, is visible. Verwer was an agent for
this brand. |
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Lucas Verwer and his
motor bike |
Lucas Verwer and his accordion |
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At a
young age Lucas, and his brother Rento, owned an Indian
motor cycle. Lucas also made stationary engines. In
September 2003 an example from the year 1912 (used for
the production of electricity) was shown in the
Industrion, the Museum for Industry and Society in
Kerkrade. The lathe from the Verver workshop was also
shown there. |
Verwer
also developed a twin toned accordion. Playing one tone
resulted in eight instead of four valves opening. The
accordion, as well as the description of the system were
lost at the end of the war, when the village was
liberated by Polish paratroopers. Unfortunately the
paratroopers cracked the safe where the accordion was
kept and stole the instrument as well as the description
of the system. |
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With many thanks to
TC. Kok-Verwer, nice of Lucas Verwer. |
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