Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Haus im Kirchfeld

— Historische Stadswandeling —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

1. Haus im Kirchfeld Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Woonhuis uit 1790 van Carl von Clermont, de eerste burgemeester van Vaals. Het ontwerp is van architect Moretti.

(English translation:)
House from 1790 of Carl von Clermont, the first mayor of Vaals. The design is by the architect Moretti.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 50° 46.295′ N, 6° 1.253′ E. Marker is in Vaals, Limburg. Marker is on Koperstraat, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Koperstraat 6, Vaals, Limburg 6291 AJ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Voormalig Kurhotel / Former Spa Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Oudste spuren van Joods leven in Vaals / Oldest Traces of Jewish Life in Vaals (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vaals Gedenkteken voor de Oorlogsslachtoffers / Vaals Victims of War Memorial (about 150 meters away); Koperhof (about 180 meters away); Huis Clermont / Clermont House (about 180

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meters away); Plaats van Deportatie / Ort der Deportation / Place of Deportation (about 180 meters away); Clermonttuin / Clermont Garden (about 180 meters away); Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk / Evangelical Lutheran Church (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vaals.

Also see . . . Koperstraat 6: Haus im Kirchfeld. Scanning the QR code leads to this page, which provide the same text as the marker, but with the addition of one small paragraph, a translation of which follows here.

Excerpt (in translation): Carl von Clermont was the first mayor of Vaals from 1821-1827. From 1840 this was the home of cloth manufacturer Clemens August Joseph Binterim. Hence the name Binterimse Huis. Used as a Kurhaus (spa hotel) at the end of the 19th century.

(Submitted on January 7, 2024.)

Haus im Kirchfeld Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

2. Haus im Kirchfeld Marker - wide view

The marker is visible just to the left of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.