Edam in Edam-Volendam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Het Weeshuis
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The Orphanage
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
1. Het Weeshuis / The Orphanage Marker
Het Weeshuis
Het weeshuis werd in 1558 als instelling gesticht door de priester Matthias Tynic Matthiaszoon. Op 4 maart 1661 kon de eerste steen worden gelegd van een nieuw gebouw waarin uitsluitend kinderen van vermogende burgers werden opgenomen.
Alleen de zijgevels zijn, met gewijzigde detailleringen, nog uit de bouwtijd. Dit geldt ook voor de gevelsteen in de voorgevel waarop een voorstelling van kolfspelende kinderen. In de 19de eeuw werd het gebouw aan de achterzijde met een aanbouw uitgebreid. Ook de voorgevel werd toen vernieuwd. In de oorspronkelijke regentenkamer bevinden zich beschilderde behangsels uit het eind van de 18de eeuw.
The Orphanage
The orphanage was founded as an institution in 1558 by the priest Matthias Tynic Matthiaszoon. On 4 March 1661, the foundation stone was laid for a new building in which only children of wealthy citizens were admitted.
Only the side facades, with altered details, still date from the construction period. This also applies to the facade stone in the front facade, which shows a
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Erected by Vereniging Oud Edam, VVV, ANWB.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is March 4, 1661.
Location. 52° 30.838′ N, 5° 2.908′ E. Marker is in Edam, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Edam-Volendam. It is on Grote Kerkstraat, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grote Kerkstraat 25, Edam, Noord-Holland 1135 BH, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
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: Doopsgezinde Vermaning / Mennonite Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stichtingshuis / Foundation House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Edams Museum (about 150 meters away); Damsluis (about 180 meters away); Grote kerk Edam / Great Church of Edam (about 180 meters away); Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk / Lutheran Church (about 180 meters away); Het Huis met de Zwaan / The House with the Swan
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
2. Het Weeshuis / The Orphanage Marker - wide view, looking south
The marker is visible here next to the drainpipe.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
3. Het Weeshuis / The Orphanage Marker - wide view, looking north
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
4. Orphanage Facade Stone (above the entrance)
As noted on the marker, the facade stone shows a number of boys playing Kolf, a sort of proto-hockey/golf.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 17, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
