Historisch centrum in Antwerp in Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
“Onze Woning”
“Our Home”
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 13, 2024
1. "Onze Woning"/ “Our Home”” Marker
Hier werd door de S.V. “Onze Woning" onder impuls van het Stadsbestuur en gesteund door de Nat. Mij. v.d. huisvesting terug een hart gegeven aan de oude stadskern.
Architecten R.Groothaert en L. Hagelstein
De bronzen symboliek welke dit feit herdenkt is van de hand van de Antwerpse kunstenaar Sam Herciger. Zin werd onthuld door Staatssecretaris Roger de Wulf op 29 September 1978.
Architects R.Groothaert and L. Hagelstein
The bronze that commemorates this is by the Antwerp artist Sam Herciger. It was unveiled by State Secretary Roger de Wulf on September 29, 1978.
Erected 1978.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 1978.
Location. 51° 13.358′ N, 4° 23.963′ E. Marker is in Antwerp, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in Antwerpen. It is in Historisch centrum. It is on Vleeshouwersstraat. Touch for map. Marker
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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: Vleeshuis / Das Fleischhaus / La Halle des Bouchers / Butchers’ Hall (a few steps from this marker); Afdaken met een industrieel verle den (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Willem Ogier (about 90 meters away); Het Steen (about 120 meters away); Semini (about 120 meters away); De Legende van Lange Wapper (about 150 meters away); Ruihuis (about 180 meters away); Antoon van Dijck (about 210 meters away).
Regarding “Onze Woning”. In the 1970’s this area was going to be demolished. Under protest, the city council relented , and the old area was restored. Thus the old “heart” of the city was saved and gives the city a place to grow from.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 13, 2024
2. "Onze Woning"/ “Our Home”” Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 13, 2024
3. "Onze Woning"/ “Our Home”” Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
