Oude Stad in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Hoofdwacht / Civic Guard Headquarters

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017

1. Hoofdwacht / Civic Guard Headquarters Marker

Inscription. Een der oudste gebouwen van Haarlem. In zijgevel nog restanten uit de 13de/14de eeuw. Mogelijk het eerste stadhuis. Voorgevel vernieuwd circa 1650. Van 1755 tot circa 1900 'Hoofdwacht' van de Schutterij. Nu zetel van de Historische Vereniging Haerlem.

[English translation:]
One of the oldest buildings in Haarlem. The side walls date to the 13th-14th century. Possibly the first city hall. Facade renovated around 1650. From 1755 to about 1900 was the civic guard headquarters. Now the home of the Haarlem Historical Society.

Erected by The ANWB.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 52° 22.899′ N, 4° 38.193′ E. Marker is in Oude Stad, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Haarlem. Marker is at the intersection of Grote Markt and Smedestraat on Grote Markt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grote Markt 17, Oude Stad, Noord-Holland 2011 SB, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vishal / "Fish Hall" (within shouting distance of this marker); May 8 1945 / 8 Mei 1945 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hofje 'In den Groenen Tuin' / Hofje "In the Green Garden" (about 150 meters away); Site of Former Synagogue

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(about 180 meters away); Huis Van Schagen / The Van Schagen Building (about 180 meters away); Hofje van Oorschot (about 210 meters away); Paterskerk (R.K.) / Church of Our Father (Roman Catholic) (about 210 meters away); Teylers Fundatiehuis / The Teyler Foundation House (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oude Stad.

Also see . . . Hoofdwacht, Haarlem (Wikipedia). The Hoofdwacht (Head Watch, or "Civic guard headquarters") is a historically important rijksmonument. It was built in the 13th century and it is considered the oldest building in Haarlem, Netherlands.[1] It has served as a printshop for Coornhert, as a temporary council meeting location across from City Hall and even as a jail. It is located on the Grote Markt across from the St. Bavochurch. (Submitted on July 14, 2017.)

Hoofdwacht / Civic Guard Headquarters Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017

2. Hoofdwacht / Civic Guard Headquarters Marker - Wide View

The marker is to the left of the entrance.

Hoofdwacht - Plaque Above the Doorway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017

3. Hoofdwacht - Plaque Above the Doorway

A plaque above the door states: Wanneer de Graef hier op het Sand Sijn Princenwoning had geplant, So was dit loflijk oud gesticht. Tot Haerlems Raedhuys opgericht. This text in old Dutch says that whenever the Count "planted his court here on the sand" (meaning when he stayed in the large "Gravenzaal" or Count's hall across the square), this honorable building was put to use as the courthouse. - Wikipedia

Hoofdwacht - Haarlem image. Click for full size.

Postcard by J.H. Schaefer, Amsterdam, circa 1902

4. Hoofdwacht - Haarlem

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.