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Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Hoorn

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Edition of 1921; disclaimer.

HOORN, a city of Holland in the Province of North Holland. It is situated on the Hoornerhop, a part of the Zuyder Zee. The city contains many mediæval buildings of great interest. There is a large trade in dairy products and some shipbuilding. Fishing is also an important industry. Pop. about 11,500.