Valkenburg in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Huis De Guasco

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024

1. Huis De Guasco Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Voormalige brouwerij/branderij. Eerste vermelding 1640 als huis van griffier Lambert Soons. 1768 brouwerij de Guasco. Familie bezit tot 1920. In 1865 alhier vondsten van 12/13e eeuwse kruiken, een romeinse vloer, en een germaans grafveld.

(English translation:)
Former brewery/distillery. Earliest mention in 1640 as house of clerk Lambert Soons. 1768 Brewery de Guasco. Family owned until 1920. Here in 1865 were made finds of 12/13th century jars, a Roman floor, and a Germanic cemetery.

Erected 1991 by The VVV.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1640.

Location. 50° 51.785′ N, 5° 49.908′ E. Marker is in Valkenburg, Limburg, in Valkenburg aan de Geul. It is at the intersection of Grotestraat Centrum and De Guascostraat, on the left when traveling south on Grotestraat Centrum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grotestraat Centrum 13, Valkenburg, Limburg 6301 DA, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European

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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: Struikelstenen / “Stumbling Stones” (within shouting distance of this marker); Oud Stadhuis / Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Oude School / Former School (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Grendelpoort - Tweede Wereldoorlog / Grendel Gate - WW II (about 90 meters away); Grendelpoort (city gate) (about 90 meters away); Grendelpoort / Grendel Gate (about 120 meters away); Construction of the Valkenburg Castle / Opbouw Kasteel Valkenburg (about 120 meters away); Oude pastorie / Former Parsonage (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valkenburg.

Huis De Guasco Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024

2. Huis De Guasco Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.