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

Teylers Fundatiehuis
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The Teyler Foundation House

 
 
Teyler's Fundatiehuis / The Teyler Foundation House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017
1. Teyler's Fundatiehuis / The Teyler Foundation House Marker
Inscription.  
Woonhuis van de zijdefabrikant
Pieter Teyler van der Hulst (1702-1778).
Bij testament bestemde hij een groot deel
van zijn vermogen voor de bouw van een museum
(ingang Spaarne 16) achter zijn woonhuis.
Gevel met zandstenen platen bekleed.

[English translation:]

House of the silk manufacturer Pieter Teyler van der Hulst (1702-1778). In his will he directed that a large part of his estate be used to build a museum behind his house (entrance on Spaarne 16). Sandstone-covered facade.
 
Erected by The ANWB.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
 
Location. 52° 22.826′ N, 4° 38.354′ E. Marker is in Oude Stad, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Haarlem. It is on Damstraat just north of Spaarne, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Damstraat 21, Oude Stad, Noord-Holland 2011 HA, 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

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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: De Waag / The Weigh House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Former Synagogue (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hofje van Bakenes / Van Bakenes Almshouse (about 150 meters away); Manuel van Gelderen (about 180 meters away); Clara van Gelderen (about 180 meters away); Esther van Gelderen-Hilversum (about 180 meters away); Hofje 'In den Groenen Tuin' / Hofje "In the Green Garden" (about 180 meters away); Langt Vlaamse Wegen - Haarlem / Along Flemish Paths in Haarlem (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oude Stad.
 
Also see . . .
1. Pieter Teyler van der Hulst (Wikipedia). "Pieter Teyler van der Hulst (25 March 1702 – 8 April 1778) was a wealthy Dutch Mennonite merchant and banker, who died childless, leaving a legacy of two million florins (in today's terms: about EUR 80 million) to the pursuit of religion, arts and science in his hometown,
Teylers Fundatiehuis / The Teyler Foundation House and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017
2. Teylers Fundatiehuis / The Teyler Foundation House and Marker
Marker is in the left corner of the building.
that led to the formation of Teyler's Museum. This was not the value of his entire estate. He also founded Teylers Hofje in his name, and made important donations to individuals in the Mennonite community." (Submitted on February 4, 2018.) 

2. Fundatiehuis (Teyler) (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 4, 2018.)
 
Teylers Fundatiehuis / The Teyler Foundation House - Wider View image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017
3. Teylers Fundatiehuis / The Teyler Foundation House - Wider View
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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