Mea She'arim in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)

Hunt House

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 11, 2023

1. Hunt House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

בית הולמן האנט
נבנה ב-1869 על ידי הצייר הבריטי הנודע ויליאם הולמן האנט (1827-1901), למגוריו ולעבודתו. הבית מדגים את סגנון הבנייה המקורי של רחוב הנביאים. חלוצת רופאות הילדים, ד"ר הלנה כגן (1889-1978), התגוררה בו כ-60 שנה. ב-1925 התגוררה בביתן שבחצר המשוררת רחל.

بیت هولمن هانت أقام هذا البيت الرسام البريطاني الشهير وليام فولمن مات ( ١٨٢٧ - ١٩٠١) راز المعماري الأصيل المميز الشارع " الأنبياء - هنيقيم " اقامت في هذا البيت ما يقارب ٦٠ عاما ، الدكتورة " هيلينا کاجان " من الرواد الطلائعيين في طب الأطفال ( ١٨٨٩- ١٩٧٨ ) في عام ١٩٢٥ اقامت الشاعرة راحيل في بيت صغير في الساحة .

Built in 1869 by the noted British artist William Holman Hunt (1827-1901) as his residence and studio. The building exemplifies the original construction style of the street of the prophets. The pioneering pediatrician Dr. Helena Kagan (1889-1978) lived here for about sixty years. The poetess Rachel lived in the small house in the courtyard in 1925.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 31° 47.049′ N, 35° 13.191′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is in Mea She'arim. It is on Ha-Nevi'im Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ha-Nevi'im Street 64, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in West Asia,

in the Middle East,

in The Levant,

on the Red Sea,

in a coastal Mediterranean country,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Ottoman Empire,

a British Mandate,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pediatrician Helena Kagan (here, next to this marker); The Benjamin Hostel (Yad Sarah) (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Tabor Home (within shouting distance

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 11, 2023

2. Hunt House Marker

of this marker); Physicians House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bikur Holim Hospital (about 150 meters away); Rothschild Hospital (about 150 meters away); First Hadassah Hospital in Palestine (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.