Oude Stad in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Hoofdwacht
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Civic Guard Headquarters
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017
1. Hoofdwacht / Civic Guard Headquarters Marker
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. It 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.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert (here, next to this marker); Langt Vlaamse Wegen - Haarlem / Along Flemish Paths in Haarlem (within shouting distance of this marker); Vishal / "Fish Hall" (within shouting
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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.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017
2. Hoofdwacht / Civic Guard Headquarters Marker - Wide View
The marker is to the left of the entrance.
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
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 330 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
