Centre in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Eclectic Store-Residence

Protected Monument

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

1. Eclectic Store-Residence Marker

The marker is in English only, and there were no nearby equivalents in Dutch.

Inscription. Eclectic store-residence, resting in the back on Maastricht's city-wall, is tracing its history to the 13th century. The façade, inspired in 1899 by architect J. Hollman features capitals and coloured mosaic from the Jugendstil period. The roof is saddlebacked with twin-towers. The golden ram and sheep's heads on the second level symbolize the fact that a butchery operated here from 1899 to 1947. The city wall, built with permission of Count Hendrik I of Brabant in 1229, used to protect the Dominican Cloister, which was located behind this Monument. The Cloister, in existence from 1261 to 1968, gave way in 2007 to the EntreDeux shopping mall.

'Living double, is he who also knows how to enjoy the past’
Martialis 40AD - 103AD

Erected by The ANWB, VVV.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 50° 51.066′ N, 5° 41.397′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Centre. It is on Grote Gracht, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grote Gracht 1B, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 CH, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

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: Dominicanenkerk / Dominican Church (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Maastricht Synagogue Holocaust Memorial

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(about 150 meters away); Synagoge (about 150 meters away); Generaalshuis / Generals House (about 180 meters away); Sint Matthiaskerk / St. Matthias Church (about 180 meters away); Dinghuis / Ding House (about 240 meters away); Sint Servaasfontein / Fountain of Saint Servatius (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sint Servaasbasiliek / Basilica of Saint Servatius (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.

Eclectic Store-Residence Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

2. Eclectic Store-Residence Marker - wide view

Eclectic Store-Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

3. Eclectic Store-Residence and Marker

Eclectic Store-Residence detail: ram’s head image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

4. Eclectic Store-Residence detail: ram’s head

Remnants of the city wall and cloister. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

5. Remnants of the city wall and cloister.

The remains of the city wall and cloister, as visible from Preekherengang. The back of the subject building would be located a bit beyond the blue machinery. This area does not appear to be publicly accessible.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.