Otrobanda in Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)
de Rouvilleweg 9
Kura Agostini
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
1. de Rouvilleweg 9 Marker
History
In 1820 Joseph Antoine Agostini a merchant arrived in Curaçao. At that time this property was owned by an Irish man named Basden. Joseph Antoine Agostini married his only daughter and they lived together in one of the houses in the Kura. After the death of Mr. Basden, Agostini and his wife inherited the kura. The kura is named after this family. For several years the family Agostini lived in this house on the first floor together with their five children, four girls and one boy. In 1966 the Stichting Monumentenzorg Curaçao bought the Kura from Joseph Antoine Agostini's grandson, Jacques Ellis, who also lived on the kura, and restored the buildings. During restoration of de Rouvilleweg 9 in 1988, a tropical storm hit the island and destroyed the southern part of this building. When the building was restored in 1989 the arches on the first floor were added.
Description
This building is an L-shaped building from the 19th century. In the beginning the right block of the building was much longer; during the years when de Rouvilleweg was laid down, they had to demolish a part of this block. Several years later, another part was demolished for the construction of a pavement. The gallery on the first floor, formerly closed with windows, now consists of a series of new arches on short
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 12° 6.473′ N, 68° 56.092′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaçao (Curaçao). It is in Otrobanda. It is on De Rouvilleweg, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: De Rouvilleweg 9 d-e, Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, and in North America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hulanda Village (a few steps from this marker); de Rouvilleweg 7 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fred Arends - The Traditional Dutch Master (within shouting distance of this marker); de Rouvilleweg 39 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hulanda Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Feliz Chacuto Labor Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Luis Brion Monument (about 120 meters away); Leonard Burlington Smith (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willemstad.
Also see . . . de Rouvilleweg 23 - Curacao Monuments. This website has more information about the building.
The name “Kurá Agostini” refers to Joseph Agostini from Corsica, who moved to Curaçao in 1820 and purchased the late dowager’s(Submitted on February 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)De Larrey estate (currently known as De Rouvilleweg 5-23) in 1845. De Rouvilleweg 23 displays architectural features typical of the early 19th century. The ground floor was initially used for storage and later accommodated small businesses, while the first floor served as residential space.Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 20252. de Rouvilleweg 9 Marker - view of houseThe marker tablet itself is visible on the right corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
