Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Long-time Apothecary
is in dit huis
een apotheek
gevestigd
1996
An apothecary has been in this building since 1696.
Erected 1996.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1696.
Location. 52° 22.452′ N, 4° 54.054′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. Marker is at the intersection of Geldersekade and Stormsteeg on Geldersekade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Geldersekade 84a, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1011 EM, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bet van Beeren (within shouting distance of this marker); Majoor Bosshardthuis (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Anthoniespoort / St. Anthony's Gate (about 180 meters away); Jan Pietersz Sweelinck (about 180 meters away); " 'T Saligh Roemers Huys / The Delightful House of Roemer (about 210 meters away); Joost van den Vondel (about 210 meters away); Sint Olofskapel / Saint Olof's Chapel (about 210 meters away); Salomon Verbeeck (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Apotheek W.H. van der Meulen (Winkelstories.com, in Dutch). "Pharmacy WH van der Meulen on the corner of Geldersekade and Stormsteeg is the only remaining 17th-century Amsterdam store and probably the oldest pharmacy in the Netherlands. It is certain that from 1696 onwards a large number of pharmacists continued to practice their profession at this location." (Submitted on March 22, 2019.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.