The Westerwal was completely surrounded by the water of the city canal and the river IJssel. On the northern side, soldiers' barracks were built in 1789 and later the shipyard De Hollandsche IJssel emerged.
The Westerwal was completely surrounded by the water of the city canal and the river IJssel. On the northern side, soldiers' barracks were built in 1789 and later the shipyard De Hollandsche IJssel emerged.