Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Majoor Bosshardthuis
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 12, 2023
1. Major Bosshardthuis Marker
Majoor Bosshardt
(8 juni 1913-25 juli 2007)
Alida Margaretha Bosshardt was officier van het Leger des Heils. Tijdens de tweede wereldoorlog wist zij tientallen Joodse kinderen uit de handen van de Duitsers te houden, waarvoor zij in 2004 de Yad Vashen-onderscheiding ontving. In 1948 startte zij haar liefdadigheidswek op de Amsterdams wallen. Vanuit het pand hiertegenover, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 14, bood ze dertig jaar lang praktische hulp aan dak- en thuisloze mensen, verslaafden en prostituées. In 2009, twee jaar naar haar overlijden, werd zij verkozen tot Grootste Amsterdammer Aller Tijden. Sinds 2022 is op "nr 14" het Majoor Bosshardthuis gevestigd, waar U als bezoeker kennis kunt maken met het leven en werk van Alida Bosshardt.
(8 juni 1913-25 juli 2007)
Alida Margaretha Bosshardt was an officer of the Salvation Army. she managed to keep dozens of Jewish children out of the hands of the Germans, for which she recieved the Yad Vashem award in 2004. In 1948 she started her charitywork in de Red Light District in Amsterdam. For thirty
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Erected by Leger des Heils.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • War, World II • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 2007.
Location. 52° 22.532′ N, 4° 53.999′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. Marker is on Oudezijds Voorburgwal, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 14, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1012 AK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sint Olofskapel / Saint Olof's Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Joost van den Vondel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bet van Beeren (about 90 meters away); Jan Pietersz Sweelinck (about 90 meters away); Chet Baker (about 120 meters away); " 'T Saligh Roemers Huys / The Delightful House of Roemer
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 12, 2023
2. Major Bosshardthuis Marker - wide view
Also see . . .
1. Alida Bosshardt (Wikipedia). Wikipedia entry:
Overview: Alida Margaretha Bosshardt (Utrecht, 8 Jun 1913 – Amsterdam, 25 Jun 2007), better known as Major Bosshardt, was a well-known officer in The Salvation Army, and more or less the public face of this Christian organization in the Netherlands.(Submitted on March 12, 2023.)
2. Major Bosshardt of the Dutch Salvation Army. Amsterdam Red Light District Tour:
On her work with prostitutes: From 1948 onwards Bosshardt held Christmas meetings for prostitutes in Amsterdam’s Red Light District and always gave them a helping hand. She said the following about her relationship with prostitutes:(Submitted on March 12, 2023.)
“Should I believe that I can fight prostitution? No way! I try to give these women a helping hand so often that they can grab it when they want to grab it. We accept these girls and women as they are in their situation. In essence, I could have sat there.“
3. Rob van Burik RTVUtrecht UVandaag Portret Majoor Bosshardt 27 06 2006 (YouTube, 6 min., in Dutch)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 12, 2023
3. Major Bosshardthuis statue
A video portrait of Alida Bosshardt, created roughly a year before she died. (Submitted on March 12, 2023.)
L.H. Hofland / collectie Het Utrechts Archief (under CC 4.0 license, via Wikimedia Commons), 1963
4. Portrait of Majoor Bosshardthuis (unmodified)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
