Binnenstad Hoorn , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Nieuwstraat 18
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025
1. Nieuwstraat 18 Marker
De Hoornse kamer van de Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie was hier tot omstreeks 1685 gevestigd.
In 2000 is het woonhuis gerestaureerd door de architecten Hangelbroek Gouwetor. De restauratie is uitgevoerd door aannemingsbedrijf Dick de Boer in opdracht van de familie Ettema.
Five-bay wide house with a facade dating from the middle of the 18th century. The building was built on the site of the former Geertenklooster. Some remains of this monastery are still present in the building.
The Hoorn chamber of the Dutch East India Company was located here until around 1685.
In 2000 the house was restored by the architects Hangelbroek Gouwetor. The restoration was carried out by the construction company Dick de Boer on behalf of the Ettema family.
Erected 2000 by Vereniging Oud Hoorn
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1685.
Location. 52° 38.471′ N, 5° 3.604′ E. Marker is in Hoorn, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad Hoorn. It is on Nieuwstraat, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nieuwstraat 18, Hoorn, Noord-Holland 1621 EA, 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: Hoorn WWII Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Kloosterpoort / Convent Gate (1607) (within shouting distance of this marker); Admiraliteitspoortje / Admiralty Gate (1607) (within shouting distance of this marker); Burgerweeshuis / Orphanage (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monument bij het Grote Kerk / Grote Kerk Executions Memorial (about 90 meters away); Grote Kerk (about 90 meters away); Graaf van Bossu (about 90 meters away); Lutherse Kerk / Lutheran Church (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hoorn.
Also see . . . Nieuwstraat 18 te Hoorn (Vereniging Oud Hoorn, in Dutch). The following extract is part of the summary of a book written about the house, authored by Laur Jonkhoff
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025
2. Nieuwstraat 18 entrance and marker
The stately mansion Nieuwstraat 18, in the middle of the historic city center of Hoorn, has a long and colorful history. At the beginning of the fifteenth century, the Sint Geertenklooster was established on this site. After the nuns, the Lords Bewindhebbers of the VOC took over the building. Nieuwstraat 18 would then be inhabited by a colorful collection of owners, such as a merchant, an Officer of Justice, a notary, a lawyer, a cheese merchant, wealthy widows and several doctors...(Submitted on March 29, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025
3. Nieuwstraat 18
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
