Amsterdam Oud-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Vrijmetselaarsloge (freemason’s lodge)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 2025
1. Vrijmetselaarsloge (freemason‘s lodge) Marker
Note that the QR code on the marker does not work.
Architect Piet Heyn (1857-1929)
Opdrachgever Stichting van Vrijmetselaren
Bouwjaren 1910-1911 (met gebruikmaking van twee oudere gebouwen op deze plaats)
Van café tot tempel: dat is kort de geschiedenis van dit gebouw. In 1873 liet bierbrouwer Gerard Heineken hier een bierhuis bouwen naar ontwerp van Pierre Cuypers. In 1893 werd het verbonden met 'Huize Vondel' en in 1904- 1905 naar ontwerp van Willem Kromhout verbouwd tot tempel voor de Amsterdamse vrijmetselaarsloges. De grote verbouwing van 1910-1911 heeft alle oudere bouwfasen grotendeels uitgewist.
Architect Piet Heyn (1857-1929)
Commissioned by Stichting van Vrijmetselaren (Freemason's foundation)
Years of construction 1910-1911 (with the use of two older buildings on this site)
From café to temple: the history of this building in a nutshell. In 1873, the beer brewer Gerard Heineken built a beer cellar here after a design by Pierre Cuypers. In 1893 it was connected to the 'Huize Vondel' (Vondel House), and in 1904-1905 it was rebuilt after a Willem Kronthout design as a temple for the Amsterdam Freemason's Lodge. A major renovation of 1910-1911 largely removed all the previous building phases.
Erected by IAmsterdam.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the IAmsterdam series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 52° 21.715′ N, 4° 52.564′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Oud-West. It is at the intersection of Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat and Vondelstraat, on the right when traveling north on Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Vondelstraat 39, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1054 BZ, 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: Roemer Visscher (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vondelfontein / Vondel Fountain (about 180 meters away);
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 2025
2. Vrijmetselaarsloge (freemason’s lodge) and marker
The marker is visible here mounted to the utility pole.
Also see . . . Vrijmetselaarsloge (Gemeente Amsterdam, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
The Freemason's Lodge Amsterdam consisted of two buildings for over a hundred years. The Bierhuis at number 41, on the corner of Vondelstraat and Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat, was built by the famous architect Cuypers in 1873 on behalf of Heineken. The Vondelhuis, at number 39, was built in 1880 as a ballroom. The buildings were combined by the Freemasons in 1910. The two facades were connected to each other in an aesthetic sense as a unit by architect Willem Kromhout. The buildings were in very poor condition, but in order to make the necessary restoration of these national monuments financially possible, number 41 was sold by the Freemasons to Stadsherstel. This building(Submitted on March 16, 2025.)has been converted into business premises. The Freemasons continue to use number 39 and the basement of number 41 for their meetings and workshops. This split made it necessary to create additional ascents and elevators. During the restoration work, both the authentic parts from Cuypers' time were preserved and at the same time the special identity of the Masonic lodge was retained. For example, under existing ceilings, unique, beautiful ceiling paintings were found with elements of Freemasonry, but made in Cuypers' beam frame. These ceilings were restored and partly reconstructed.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 20253. building entrance
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 2025
4. Vrijmetselaarsloge (freemason’s lodge)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 16, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
