Special collections

Our collection boasts unique heritage pieces and exceptional sources. Discover some hidden treasures and the fascinating stories behind them – all available digitally in our catalog.

Amsab-ISG has built up considerable expertise in digitizing newspapers and archives over the past few years. This section also provides insights into a selection of these sources, which are full-text searchable wherever possible.

Inauguration poster Maison du Peuple

Amsab-ISG owns approximately 15,000 posters, more than 10,000 of which are available online. Among them are some absolute gems, including the inaugural poster for the Maison du Peuple in Brussels. It is a magnificent lithograph, measuring 125 by 90 cm, designed by Jules Van Biesbroeck in a beautiful Art Nouveau style, perfectly complementing the Maison de Peuple itself. The Brussels People's House was one of architect Horta's masterpieces, unfortunately demolished in 1965.

Inauguration poster Maison du Peuple