Binnenstad in Utrecht, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Sic Semper
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 17, 2023
1. Sic Semper Marker
In 1775 werd de Oranjesociëteit Sic Semper (Moge het altijd zo blijven) hier opgericht en in 1838 geheel verbouwd. In 1890 vond een algehele nieuwbouw plaats naar een ontwerp in middeleeuwse stijl van P.J. Houtzagers. In 1913 werd de sociëteit opgeheven. Daarna heeft het gebouw vele bestemmingen gehad tot het in 1990 tot appartementen werd verbouwd. Bijzonder zijn de tegeltableaus boven de ramen, die sterk doen denken aan het werk van de Engelsman William Morris, die zijn tegels onder andere in Utrecht liet bakken.
The Orange Society Sic Semper (“May it always remain so”) was founded here in 1775 and was completely renovated in 1838. In 1890 a complete new construction took place based on a medieval style design by P.J. Sawyers. The society was dissolved in 1913. The building subsequently had many uses until it was converted into apartments in 1990. The tile tableaus above the windows are noteworthy, being strongly reminiscent of the work of the Englishman William Morris, who had his tiles fired in Utrecht, among other places.
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Location. 52° 5.395′ N, 5° 7.421′ E. Marker is in Utrecht. It is in Binnenstad. Marker is at the intersection of Nieuwegracht and Trans, on the left when traveling south on Nieuwegracht. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nieuwegracht 1, Utrecht 3512 JJ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Groot Kapittelhuis van de Dom / Great Chapter House of the Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Claustraal Huis van Oudemunster / Canon House of the Former Oudmunster Church (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Universiteit Utrecht / Utrecht University (about 120 meters away); Het Runensteen van Jelling Afgietsel / The Jelling Runestone Replica (about 120 meters away); In Het Voetspuur Van Sint Maarten / In the Footsteps of Saint Martin (about 150 meters away); Anna Maria van Schurman (about 150 meters away); Verzetsmonument Utrecht / Utrecht Resistance Monument (about 150 meters away); Utrechtse Sodomieprocessen / Utrecht Sodomy Trials (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Utrecht.
Also see . . . Sic Semper (Utrecht, in Dutch)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 17, 2023
2. Sic Semper Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here about two meters to the left of the building’s rightmost edge.
Excerpt (in translation): The building takes its name from the Sic Semper society for which it was built. This princely Orange society was founded in 1775 in Utrecht. The previous building of this association at this location is depicted in a facade stone by Sic Semper. The 17th-century chimney of the demolished building was repurposed in 1892 into the Town Hall in Soest, designed by Houtzagers. The Sic Semper society was dissolved in 1914. The building has since been used by the Central Appeals Board and converted into apartments.(Submitted on January 18, 2024.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 17, 2023
3. Decorative commemorative relief
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
