Oude Stad in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Wijnbergshofje
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Mennonite Almshouse
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025
1. Wijnbergshofje / Mennonite Almshouse Marker
Around 1662, a Mennonite community converted the house 'De Wijnberg' into an almshouse. During the extensive renovation in 1872, only the rear house (originally the regents' room) of this old almshouse was spared.
Erected by the ANWB, VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1662.
Location. 52° 22.801′ N, 4° 37.792′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Oude Stad. It is on Barrevoetestraat, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Barrevoetestraat 4K, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 WP, 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: Hofje van Loo, Gasthuisje / Van Loo Almshouse, Inn (a few steps from this marker); Brouwershofje / Brewers Almshouse
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Also see . . . Wijnbergshofje (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
It was founded in 1662 by the Mennonite Church. It was renovated in 1872 and contains 9 houses for pensioners. This hofje is one of four Mennonite hofjes in Haarlem; the others are the Zuiderhofje in the Zuiderstraat, the Bruiningshofje on the Botermarkt, and the Blokshofje on the Klein Heiligland sold in 1970.(Submitted on June 17, 2025.)
The regents' room located in the back garden has been a national monument in the Netherlands for a long time. In 1999, the 9 houses were also declared a national monument.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025
2. Wijnbergshofje / Mennonite Almshouse Marker - wide view
The marker is located to the left of the building entrance.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025
3. Wijnbergshofje / Mennonite Almshouse and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
