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Your contribution will help to preserve the legacy of Jan Ernst Matzeliger and William Julius Bromet for generations to come.

Learn About Jan Ernst Matzeliger

Jan Ernst Matzeliger was a revolutionary inventor, born in Suriname to a Dutch father and an enslaved black mother.

Discover the Life of Bill Bromet

Bill Bromet, also born in Suriname, was the son of a Jewish father and a black mother. Interestingly, his factory was built behind of where Jan Ernst Matzeliger’s house once stood, and he utilised Matzeliger’s innovative technology in his factory.

Features

Discover the unique features that make the Matzeliger House Foundation stand out.

Innovative Technology

Learn about the revolutionary automated lastin machine that Jan Ernst Matzeliger invented.

Honoring our Founders

Discover how the Matzeliger House Foundation pays tribute to Jan Ernst Matzeliger and William Bromet.

Community Impact

See how the Matzeliger House Foundation is making a positive impact on the community in Paramaribo, Suriname.

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Matzeliger’s House Restoration

Bromet’s Factory Restoration

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