Valkenburg in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Oud Stadhuis
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Old Town Hall
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
1. Oud Stadhuis / Old Town Hall Marker
Heer van Oost en Strucht. 1e vermelding 1624.
1632 eigenaar Drossaard Frederik van Randenraede.
1734-1794 Landshuis, (gouvernement) Land van Valckenborgh.
1794-1966 Gemeentehuis.
Nieuw gebouwd 1814.
Tegenwoordig gebouw 1901.
In 1969 Streekmuseum. Laatste renovatie 1989/1991.
First known as the refugee house of Adriaan de Groot,
Lord of East and Stucht. First written mention 1624.
1632 owner Drossaard Frederik van Randenraede.
1734-1794 Land house, (governorate) Land van Valckenborgh.
1794-1966 Town Hall.
Newly built 1814.
Current building 1901.
In 1969 Regional Museum. Last renovation 1989/1991.
Erected 1991 by the VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1624.
Location. 50° 51.825′ N, 5° 49.927′ E. Marker is in Valkenburg, Limburg, in Valkenburg aan de Geul. It is on Grotestraat Centrum, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grotestraat Centrum 33, Valkenburg, Limburg
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European 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 (a few steps from this marker); Theodoor Joseph Hubert Dorren (within shouting distance of this marker); H.H. Nicolaas en Barbara Kerk / St. Nicholas and St. Barbara Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Huis De Guasco (within shouting distance of this marker); R.K. kerk H.H. Nicolaas en Barbara / Sts. Nicholas and Barbara Roman Catholic Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Brug Opgeblazen - 13 September 1944 - Bridge Blown Up (about 90 meters away); Oude pastorie / Former Parsonage (about 90 meters away); Mariakapel / Marian Chapel (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valkenburg.
Also see . . . Museum Valkenburg (Wikipedia, in Dutch).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
2. Oud Stadhuis / Old Town Hall and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
