Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Sint Stevenshofje of Convent van Tetterode / St. Stevens Almshouse of the Conveyance of Tetterode

St. Stevens Almshouse of the Conveyance of Tetterode Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

1. St. Stevens Almshouse of the Conveyance of Tetterode Marker

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Gesticht in 1487 door Willem van Tetterode en zijn vrouw Christina Arentsdr. Het hofje was bedoeld voor dertien arme eerbare mannen. Zij mochten gehuwd zijn, maar wanneer de heren kwamen te overlijden moesten hun weduwen het hofje verlaten. Het hofje verrees op het terrein naast het huis van de stichter. Tussen 1771 en 1777 kreeg het hofje tijdens een ingrijpende verbouwing zijn huidige uiterlijk. In 1983 vond een restauratie plaats waarbij een aantal huisjes werd verheeld.

Almshouse, founded in 1487. Intended for 13 poor, respectable men who could be either married or single. On the death of a married man, his widow had to leave. During the restoration in 1983 a number of houses were combined with their neighbours.

(Not included in the English portion of the plaque, but in the Dutch text:)
The almshouse was built on the property next to the house of the founder. Between 1771 and 1777, the almshouse was given its current appearance during a major renovation.

Erected by Gemeente Leiden, ANWB.

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topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1487.

Location. 52° 9.67′ N, 4° 29.271′ E. Marker is in Leiden, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). Marker is at the intersection of Haarlemmerstraat and Stevenshof, on the left when traveling east on Haarlemmerstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Haarlemmerstraat 48, Leiden, Zuid-Holland 2312 GM, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Caspar Jacob Christiaan Reuvens (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marekerk (about 210 meters away); De Stijl en Leiden / ‘De Stijl’ and Leiden (about 210 meters away); Hartebrugkerk (about 240 meters away); Latijnse School / Latin School (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Recht en Slecht / Right and Wrong (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Vieze vollers en beroemde schilders / Filthy Fullers and Famous Painters (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Gravensteen (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leiden.

Also see . . . Sint Stevenshofje (Wikipedia, in Dutch). As outlined below, a hofje was an institution like an almshouse or poorhouse, with a set of rules and a source of a guaranted income, coming from a foundation backed by a resource, in this particular case the proceeds of a piece

St. Stevens Almshouse of the Conveyance of Tetterode Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

2. St. Stevens Almshouse of the Conveyance of Tetterode Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here just above the garbage cans.

of land.

Excerpt (in translation): The almshouse in the De Camp neighborhood was founded in 1487 by the wealthy brewer Willem Aerntsz. van Tetrode and his wife Cristijn (or Christina) Arentsdr. Bruinen, and named after the patron saint of the Leiden brewers' guild, Saint Steven. With the proceeds from a piece of land southwest of the city, the Stevenshofjespolder, the maintenance and expenses of the residents could be guaranteed. This land had been donated to the almshouse by the Van Tetrode family especially for this purpose. The almshouse was completely renovated in 1777, and has been registered as a national monument in the monument register since 1968.

(Submitted on October 24, 2022.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.