Watergraafsmeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Linnaeushof (court)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 17, 2025
1. Linnaeushof (court) Marker
Note that the QR code on the marker does not work.
Architect Alexander Jacobus Kropholler (1881-1973)
Opdrachtgever Parochie Heilige Martelaren van Gorcum
Bouwjaren 1924-1928
In de Watergraafsmeer werd vroeg in de 20ste eeuw de parochie HH Martelaren van Gorcum opgericht. Het parochiebestuur gaf Kropholler opdracht om een 'Roomsch hof' te ontwerpen. In de periode 1924-1935 ontstond het Linnaeushof, een katholieke enclave met Hofkerk, Claraklooster, scholen, winkels en woningen. Het complex is geďnspireerd op het Begijnhof en verbeeldt het ideaal van een harmonische dorpsgemeenschap.
Architect Alexander Jacobus Kropholler (1881-1973)
Commissioned by Parochie Heilige Martelaren van Gorcum (Holy Martyrs of Gorcum Parish)
Years of construction 1924-1928
The parish HH Martelaren van Gorcum (Martyrs of Gorcum) was founded in Watergraafsmeer early in the 20th century. The parish board commissioned Kropholler to design a 'Roman Catholic court'. The Linnaeushof (court) was built between 1924 and 1935. It was a Catholic enclave that included the Hofkerk (church), Claraklooster (convent), schools, shops and houses. The complex was inspired by the Begijnhof (inner courtyard with alms houses) and represented the ideal of a harmonious village community.
Erected by IAmsterdam.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the IAmsterdam series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 52° 21.209′ N, 4° 56.024′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Watergraafsmeer. It is on Linnaeushof. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Linnaeushof 17I, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1098 KT, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Linnaeus (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hoofdkantor en tramremise / Head Office and Tram Depot (about 180 meters away); Gallileď / Galileo (about 240 meters away); Isaac Newton (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Herschel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pythagoras (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Copernicus (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kepler (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Linnaeushof (Amsterdam) (Wikipedia, in Dutch). (Submitted on April 3, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 17, 2025
2. Linnaeushof (court) Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 17, 2025
3. Linnaeushof (court) and marker, with the Hofkerk in the background
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 17, 2025
4. Courtyard sculpture
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
