Delft, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 11, 2023

1. Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dit laatgotische woonhuis is het oudste stenen woonhuis in Delft. Het is gebouwd in 1505 in opdracht van Jan de Huyter, baljuw en dijkgraaf. De wapenschilden boven de ingang dateren uit 1652 en zijn ontworpen door de architect en schilder Pieter Post. Sinds 1645 is het Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland in dit gebouw gevestigd. Waterschappen behoren tot de oudste overheidsinstanties van Nederland. Ze zijn verantwoordelijk voor bescherming tegen overstromingen, voor schoon water, voldoende water en het zuiveren van afvalwater.

Post graag afgeven bij de receptie, Phoenixstraat 32.

This late Gothic house is the oldest stone-built house in Delft. It was commissioned to be built by the bailiff and dike reeve, Jan de Huyter, in 1505. The coats of arms above the entrance date back to 1652 and were designed by Pieter Post, a Dutch Golden Age architect and painter. The Delfland Water Authority has been based in this building since 1645. The Water Authorities are the oldest government institutions in the Netherlands. They are responsible for flood protection, good water quality, surface water level management

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and sewage treatment.

Erected by Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1505.

Location. 52° 0.712′ N, 4° 21.334′ E. Marker is in Delft, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). Marker is on Oude Delft, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oude Delft 167, Delft, Zuid-Holland 2611 HB, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Het Wapen van Savoyen / The Arms of Savoy (a few steps from this marker); Oude Kerk / Old Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Heilige Geestkapel / Holy Ghost Chapel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Meisjeshuis / Orphanage for Girls (about 120 meters away); Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (about 120 meters away); Gezicht op Delft… / The View of Delft… (about 150 meters away); Vleeshal / Meathall (about 150 meters away); Stadsbakker van Delft / Delft City Bakery (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delft.

Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 11, 2023

2. Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland and Marker

The marker is visible here on the right corner of the building.

Gemeenlandshuis coats of arms image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 11, 2023

3. Gemeenlandshuis coats of arms

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 70 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.