Monnickendam in Waterland, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Weezenland 17

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025

1. Weezenland 17 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dit huis werd gebouwd in 1596.

Begin 1594 besloot de vroedschap het weezenland waarop toen alleen het weeshuis stond dat tot omstreeks 1570 pesthuis was geweest, in percelen te verkopen ten behoeve van huizenbouwe. De opbrengst zou de weeskinderen ten goede komen.

Heden onze tijd wordt dit huis bewoond door Wim Huijskens en Johanna Boon.

(English translation:)
This house was built in 1596.

Early 1594 the city council decided to sell the orphanage land on which only the orphanage stood, which had been a plague house until around 1570, in lots for the purpose of building houses. The proceeds would benefit the orphans.

Today this house is inhabited by Wim Huijskens and Johanna Boon.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1596.

Location. 52° 27.46′ N, 5° 2.136′ E. Marker is in Monnickendam, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Waterland. It is on Weezenland, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Weezenland 17, Monnickendam, Noord-Holland 1141 BN, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Voormalig Hervormd Burger Weeshuis / Former Protestant Orphanage (a few steps from this marker); Doopsgezinde Vermaning / Mennonite Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Het Zonnepad (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Leo Hordijk Memorial (about 150 meters away); Het Kerkhof / The Church Cemetery (about 150 meters away); Andries Witmond (about 180 meters away); Philip Benjamin Witmond (about 180 meters away); Watersnood 1916 / Flood of 1916 (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monnickendam.

Weezenland 17 and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025

2. Weezenland 17 and marker

The marker is visible to the left of the door. The orphanage referred to on the marker is the long building directly to the right of the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.