Binnenstad Hoorn , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Oostereiland
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Eastern Island
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025
1. Oostereiland / Eastern Island Marker
Oostereiland
Het Oostereiland, een stadsuitbreiding met economische doeleinden, werd aangelegd rond 1650. In Hoorn was de Gouden Eeuw echter al voorbij, want de lokale economie stagneerde. Hierdoor, en door de ligging aan de wilde Zuiderzee, bleef het eiland eerst nagenoeg leeg. Later waren er op het eiland pakhuizen, de admiraliteit met een scheepswerf, een bedelaarsgesticht en uiteindelijk een gevangenis.
Eastern Island
The Oostereiland, an urban expansion with economic purposes, was constructed around 1650. In Hoorn, however, the Golden Age was already over, because the local economy stagnated. Because of this, and because of its location on the wild Zuiderzee, the island remained almost empty at first. Later, there were warehouses on the island, the admiralty with a shipyard, a beggar's asylum and eventually a prison.
Erected by Gemeente Hoorn, ANWB. (Marker Number 1916/13.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1650.
Location.
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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: Monument "Bagage voor het Leven" / Baggage for Life Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoofdtoren / Main Tower (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Anna van Nieuwkoop (about 150 meters away); Steilsteven / Steep Bow Rival (about 180 meters away); Het Vertrouwen (about 180 meters away); Voormalige Postkantoor / Former Post Office (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jan Ruiter and Grι Visser Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Het Foreestenhuis / The Foreest Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hoorn.
Also see . . . Oostereiland (ErfgoedHoorn, in Dutch). The QR code on the marker leads to this page, with some additional information and 3 photos. Excerpt (in translation):
From 1650 onwards, the two dams that enclosed the harbours of Hoorn were raised into islands with dredged material from the same harbour. This is how the Oostereiland came into being, which would be filled with warehouses. However, it was precisely at(Submitted on April 1, 2025.)this time that the economy stagnated and developments on the Oostereiland proceeded less quickly than expected. Later, a shipyard was established on the Oostereiland and the warehouses for the Admiralty were built here. The Admiralty was involved in the organisation of the war fleet, both administratively, organisationally and legally, and the Oostereiland was a suitable location for the warehouses. Its location on the wild Zuiderzee made it a rough place and it was therefore an appealing idea that a prison was to be built here in the 19th century. The prison was in use until 2003 and after that Oostereiland was set up for several (cultural) purposes.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 20252. Oostereiland / Eastern Island Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025
3. Oostereiland - seen from the north
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
