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
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. Marker 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.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
2. Eclectic Store-Residence Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
3. Eclectic Store-Residence and Marker
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
4. Eclectic Store-Residence detail: ram’s head
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 49 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.