Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe

Sint-Annagodshuis / Saint Anne Almshouse

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 12, 2023

1. Sint-Annagodshuis / Saint Anne Almshouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dit godshuis werd in 1405 gesticht door Elisabeth, weduwe van Jan Hays, als rustoord voor 6 vrouwtjes. Men verbouwde het godshuis in 1829. De gotische kapel met barokke inkompoort bevindt zich aan de straatkant. Via een lange gang bereikt men een binnenpleintje, omringd door lage huisjes. Het godshuis bleef in gebruik tot 1963.

(English translation:)

This almshouse was founded in 1405 by Elisabeth, widow of Jan Hays, as a rest home for 6 females. It was renovated in 1829. The Gothic chapel with baroque entrance gate is located on the street side. A long corridor leads to a courtyard surrounded by low houses. The almshouse remained in use until 1963.

Erected by The VTBVAB.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1405.

Location. 51° 13.223′ N, 4° 24.222′ E. Marker is in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest (Flanders). Marker is on Korte Nieuwstraat, on the left when traveling west.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Korte Nieuwstraat 22, Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest 2000, Belgium. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sint-Carolus Borromeuskerk / St. Charles Borromeo Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Albrecht Duerer (1471-1528) (about 120 meters away); Handelsbeurs / Stock Exchange (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Antoon van Dijck (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ruihuis (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Vleeshuis / Das Fleischhaus / La Halle des Bouchers / Butchers’ Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Snoepje Napoleon / Napoleon Candy (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ernest van Dyck (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antwerpen.

Also see . . . Godshuis Sint-Anna (Inventaris, in Dutch). Detailed description and history of this protected monument.

History (in translation): The Sint-Annagodshuis or Weduwengasthuis, located behind the Sint-Annakapel, was founded in 1400 by Elisabeth, widow of Jan Hays, and Boudewijn de Riddere, as a residence for six old women. That same year, the chapel was built, dedicated to Saint Anne. In 1540, the chaplains of the Chamber of the Poor took over the management of the almshouse, which from the French administration onwards came under
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 12, 2023

2. Sint-Annagodshuis / Saint Anne Almshouse and Marker
the Administration of Civil Almshouses. The latter had the eastern row of houses rebuilt in neoclassical style in 1829; designer nor contractor are known. The alms house had a successful existence; it was not until 1963 that the last resident disappeared and it was rented out by the Commission for Public Assistance.

(Submitted on May 23, 2023.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.