Punda in Willemstad, Cura็ao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)
Hendrikplein Z/N
The Tempel
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
1. Hendrikplein Z/N Marker
History
Tempel Emanu-El was built between 1865 and 1867 by the Dutch Reformed Israeli Community Emanu-El, which had separated from the orthodox Sephardic community Mikve Israel. In 1963 the two Sephardic communities reunited, that same year the Temple was closed after 96 years of service. On August 9th the last service took place, during this service the Torah- rolls were solemnly carried to their new home the Mike Israel-Emanuel synagogue in Punda. In 1995 after years of being vacant the Temple was badly deteriorated and was transferred to the Stichting Monumentenzorg Cura็ao which restored the monument; since 1998, De Tempel houses the Counsel for Prosecution.
Description
The building is an example of 19th century neoclassical architecture. It consists of a rectangular block-shaped building mass with originally one main floor on a basement and a large saddle roof. The tower in the front was added to the design after a few months. If you look closely you can see that the tower is placed against the building and is not incorporated. Characteristic ornamental elements of the neoclassical style are the heavy profiled cornices along the long sides, the corner pilasters and the tympana (triangles) above the doors. The semicircular fanlights with the arched moldings, the so called "eyebrows",
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 12° 6.227′ N, 68° 55.974′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Cura็ao (Cura็ao). It is in Punda. It is on Waterfortstraat, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Waterfortstraat 200, Willemstad, Cura็ao, 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: Wilhelmina (within shouting distance of this marker); This sculpture is called Chichiฎ (within shouting distance of this marker); Mikve Israel - Emanuel (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal Visit Memorial (about 150 meters away); Jewish Cemetery Beth Haim at Bleinheim, Curacao (about 180 meters away); Timeline (about 180 meters away); Beth Haim Berg Altena (about 180 meters away); Historical centuries old Mikvah (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willemstad.
Also see . . . Hendrikplein Z/N - Curacao Monuments. This website has more information about the building.
Architectural historical value because a.o. the balanced symmetrical lay-out of the fa็ades and the tower. Cultural historical value because Tempel Emanu-El was built(Submitted on February 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)by the Dutch Reformed Jewish Congregation. Specific value as part of a protected monumental townscape and because of its prominent situation on Hendrikplein.Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 20252. Hendrikplein Z/N Marker - wide view
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
3. Hendrikplein Z/N Marker - view of building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
