Centrum in Den Haag, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Lange Voorhout 56
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 8, 2023
1. Lange Voorhout 56 Marker
Oudste bebouwing dateert uit 1433. In 1857 werden hier drie huizen gekocht en gesloopt door Willem Diederik Arnoud Maria baron van Brienen van de Groote Lindt, koopman, bankier, lid van de Eerste Kamer en kamerheer des Konings. In 1858 bouwde hij in hun plaats een van de grootste huizen van Den Haag. In 1881 liet de nieuwe eigenaar Friedrich Wirtz het huis ingrijpend verbouwen tot Hτtel des Indes. Het wapen van Batavia siert de timpaan.
The oldest building dates from 1433. In 1857, three houses were bought here and demolished by Willem Diederik Arnoud Maria, baron van Brienen van de Groote Lindt, merchant, banker, member of the Senate and Chamberlain of the King. In 1858 he built one of the largest houses in The Hague in their place. In 1881, the new owner Friedrich Wirtz had the house radically renovated into the Hτtel des Indes. The coat of arms of Batavia adorns the tympanum.
Erected by Vrienden van het Lange Voorhout.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1433.
Location. 52° 5.028′ N, 4° 18.801′ E.
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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 Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lange Voorhout 48 (within shouting distance of this marker); Constantyn Huygens (within shouting distance of this marker); Lange Voorhout 44 (within shouting distance of this marker); Paleis Lange Voorhout / Palace Lange Voorhout (within shouting distance of this marker); Lange Voorhout 74 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lange Voorhout 78 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Huis Huguetan / House Huguetan (about 120 meters away); Haagsche Hopje / Hague Hopje Bonbons (about 120 meters
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 8, 2023
2. Lange Voorhout 56 and Marker
The marker is visible here just to the right of the building entrance.
Also see . . . History: Illustrious Hotel des Indes (Hotel des Indes).
During WWII: During the Second World War, Hotel Des Indes served as headquarters for the German occupiers. What the Germans didn't know was that Henri Rey, the manager of the hotel and an avid pigeon fancier who escaped to England, had a pigeon house placed on the roof years ago. This turned out to be the perfect refuge for Jewish people in hiding, who managed to survive by the cold-blooded actions of the hotel management and by eating the prize-winning pigeons. Straight after the war, the Allies moved into the hotel and heads of state and generals such as Dwight Eisenhower, Winston Churchill, and Bernard Montgomery took up residence in Des Indes.(Submitted on June 1, 2023.)
Photographed by M.J. Parson, den Haag, circa 1902
3. Hotels des Indes
circa 1910
4. Monsieur Haller et lArchitecte de lHotel des Indes Monsieur Foeke Kuipers
Photographed by Drukkerij Papier Centrale Trippiaar, den Haag, circa 1931
5. Dont Forget Holland
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on June 1, 2023.
