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Weesp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
 

Stadhuis
⎯⎯⎯
City Hall

Rijksmonument

 
 
Stadhuis / City Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 23, 2022
1. Stadhuis / City Hall Marker
Inscription.  
Ontworpen door Jacob Otten Husly en gebouwd tussen 1772-1776 Rijksmonument voor zijn oorspronkelijke functie: stadhuis en rechtspraak. In dit gebouw is de indeling, het interieur en het rijk gedetailleerde stucwerk grotendeels behouden gebleven. Momenteel functioneert het gebouw als stadhuis en museum.

Bij gesloten deuren: gebruik de bel links.
Ingang mindervaliden: deur rechts naast het bordes.
Stadskantoor: melden aan de overzijde.

(English translation:)

Designed by Jacob Otten Husly and built between 1772-1776. Designated a National Monument for its original functions: town hall and justice. In this building, the layout, the interior and the richly detailed stucco work has largely been preserved. The building currently functions as a town hall and museum.

When the doors are closed: use the bell on the left.
Disabled entrance: door to the right next to the platform.
City office: report on the other side.

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
 
Location. 52° 18.405′ N, 5° 2.562′ E. Marker is in Weesp,
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Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Amsterdam. It is at the intersection of Nieuwstraat and Het Grote Plein, on the right when traveling north on Nieuwstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nieuwstraat 41, Weesp, Noord-Holland 1381 XM, 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: St. Laurenskerk (within shouting distance of this marker); Weesp Jewish Deportation Memorial (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Machiel Muller (about 180 meters away); Hijman Muller (about 180 meters away); Anna Muller - de Leeuw (about 180 meters away); Barend Brilleslijper (about 180 meters away); Sara Brilleslijper-Boot (about 180 meters away); Levie Brilleslijper (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weesp.
 
Stadhuis / City Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 23, 2022
2. Stadhuis / City Hall and Marker
The marker is the upper panel of the two visible between the middle and right doorways.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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Jul. 30, 2026