Groningen, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Oude Ebbingstraat 39
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2022
1. Oude Ebbingstraat 39 Marker
Het oorspronkelijk tot ver in de Jacobijnerstraat doorlopende pand bleef tot 1744 in handen van een Ludolphi, het laatst in die van de met Scato Gockinga getrouwde Richerdina. Ook hierna bleef het huis met de van guirlandes en cartouches voorziene barokke voorgevel onderdak bieden aan vooraanstaande families, als die van belastingontvanger De Ranitz. De koetsen en paarden stalden de bewoners in het achterste deel van het complex, dat nu niet meer bestaat.
Tot 1923 veranderde er uiterlijk niet veel aan het pand. In dat jaar liet de nieuwe eigenaar, Nicolaas Cristofer Hensen, onder het motto ‘kleeding naar maat’ de benedenverdieping geheel verbouwen. Daarbij verdween onder meer het karakteristieke bordes voor de voordeur.
De in Schildwolde geboren Hensen begon in 1899 even verderop aan de Oude Ebbingestraat. De jongste van zijn drie zonen nam in de jaren dertig de leiding van hem over. De derde generatie Hensen leidde de zaak in ‘confectie, heeren-
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Through a donation from the Groningen prefect, the land on which this house was built belonged to the Dominicans since 1308, which were called ‘Jacobijnen’ after their first church in Paris. Their Order, that was founded between Jacobijnerstraat and Hofstraat, was the largest monastery complex in the city. After their removal in 1594, the monastery changed into an ammunition house and a foundry, and other parts of the complex became a penitentiary complex, orphanage and military prison. In 1660 the orphanage sold the southwest corner of the land to Councillor Andreas Ludolphi. To design his new home, he supposedly enlisted the help of city architect Coenraet Roeleffs, who at the same time designed the New Church. The grounds north of the house remained a garden until 1892, when the numbers 41 and 43 were built, and in 1904 the number 45 and 47.
The original building, which ran far into the Jacobijnerstraat, remained property of the Ludolphi family until 1744, the
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2022
2. Oude Ebbingstraat 39 Marker- wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
Hensen, who was born in Schildewolde, began in 1899 just a little further on the Oude Ebbingestraat. The youngest of his three sons took over and was in charge from the 1930’s. The third generation Hensen led the business in ‘confection, gentlemen- and children clothing’ from 1968 until 1988, after which the company was terminated. Since then the shop area has been leased.
Erected by Gemeente Groningen. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Groningen Stadsmonumenten series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1308.
Location. 53° 13.219′ N, 6° 33.998′ E. Marker is in Groningen. It is at the intersection of Oude Ebbingestraat and Jacobijnerstraat, on the left when traveling north on Oude Ebbingestraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oude Ebbingstraat 39, Groningen 9712 GW, 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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Walburgstraat 1 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Martinitoren / St. Martin Tower (about 150 meters away); Huis met de Dertien Tempels / House with the Thirteen Temples (about 180 meters away); Prinsenhof (about 180 meters away); Doopsgezinde Kerk / Mennonite Church (about 180 meters away); Martinikerk / St. Martin Church (about 180 meters away); Oude Boteringestraat 36-38 (about 180 meters away); Goudkantoor (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groningen.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
