Oude Stad in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Infirmerie
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Infirmary
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025
1. Infirmerie / Infirmary Marker
In 1661 gebouwd ter uitbreiding van het Armekinderhuis, behoorde tot het complex van het in 1474 gestichte Magdalenaklooster. Na 1810 Diaconiehuis, vanaf 1856 tot ca. 1900 Infirmerie of Garnizoens Hospitaal. Toegangspoortje uit 1884 met oudere wapensteen.
Infirmary
Built in 1661 to expand the Poor Children's Home, part of the complex of the Magdalena Monastery founded in 1474. After 1810 Diaconiehuis, from 1856 to ca. 1900 Infirmary or Garrison Hospital. Entrance gate from 1884 with older coat of arms stone.
Erected by the ANWB, VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1661.
Location. 52° 23.063′ N, 4° 37.883′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Oude Stad. It is at the intersection of Kinderhuisvest and Magdalenahof, on the right when traveling north on Kinderhuisvest. Touch for map
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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: Luthers Hofje / Lutheran Almshouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Frans Loenenhofje / Frans Loenen Almshouse (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Toegangspoortje uit 1659 / Entrance Gate from 1659 (about 120 meters away); Paterskerk (R.K.) / Church of Our Father (Roman Catholic) (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); V.m. Postkantoor / Former Post Office (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hofje van Oorschot (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Zijlstraat 76 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hartog de Leeuw (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.
Also see . . . Magdalenaklooster, Pesthuis, Kinderhuis/weeshuis, Diaconiehuis, Infirmerie (pdf of history, in Dutch. (Submitted on May 22, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 21, 2025
2. Infirmerie / Infirmary Marker - view from west
The marker is visible here above the bicycle.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025
3. Infirmerie / Infirmary Marker - view from south
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
