Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Voormalig Gemeentehuis / Former Town Hall

— Historische Stadswandeling —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

1. Voormalig Gemeentehuis / Former Town Hall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gebouwd in 1913 in classicistische stijl. Van 1912-1979 in gebruik als gemeentehuis van Vaals. In het timpaan staat het wapen van de gemeente Vaals met de Heilige Lambertus.

(English translation:)

Built in 1913 in classicist style. From 1912 to 1979 it was used as the town hall of Vaals. The tympanum contains the coat of arms of the municipality of Vaals with Saint Lambert.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 50° 46.299′ N, 6° 1.418′ E. Marker is in Vaals, Limburg. Marker is on Maastrichterlaan, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Maastrichterlaan 27, Vaals, Limburg 6291 GC, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plaats van Deportatie / Ort der Deportation / Place of Deportation (a few steps from this marker); Voormalig Kurhotel / Former Spa Hotel (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); R.K. St. Pauluskerk / St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church (about 180 meters away); Haus im Kirchfeld

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(about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Voormalig Gemeentehuis / Former Town Hall (about 180 meters away); Oude Nederlands Hervormde Pastorie / Old Dutch Reformed Parsonage (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Nederlands Hervormde Kerk / Dutch Reformed Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Koperhof (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vaals.

Also see . . . Maastrichterlaan 27, Voormalig Gemeentehuis. Scanning the QR code on the marker leads to a page with the same text as on the marker, but with two additional sentences which are provided in translation below.

Excerpt: The property has a sandstone cornice. It was used as a bank building for several years.

(Submitted on October 29, 2023.)

Voormalig Gemeentehuis / Former Town Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

2. Voormalig Gemeentehuis / Former Town Hall and Marker

The marker is visible here located to the left of the entrance.

Wilhelminaplein image. Click for full size.

Photographed By P. Simons, Ubach-over-Worms, circa 1925

3. Wilhelminaplein

This view, looking directly east into Germany, includes the former town hall (on the left, behind the car on the far left).

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on October 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.