Oude Stad in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Zuiderhofje
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Zuider Almshouse
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025
1. Zuiderhofje / Zuider Almshouse Marker
Founded in 1640 by Jacques van Damme. In 1891 the old almshouse complex was demolished and completely rebuilt. At the same time the houses on the street side were built. Limited access.
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 1640.
Location. 52° 22.868′ N, 4° 37.845′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Oude Stad. It is on Zuiderstraat, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Zuiderstraat 12L, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 XT, 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 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wijnbergshofje / Mennonite Almshouse (about 150 meters away); Bruiningshofje / Bruinings Almshouse
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Also see . . . Zuiderhofje (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The hofje was founded in 1640 by Jacques van Damme and his wife Elisabeth Blinckvliedt, and is owned by the Mennonite church of Haarlem. The couple gave an order to Michael Slaghreegen on 25 February 1640, to purchase a house on the Zuiderstraat and build a few houses there for elderly women of the Vlaemsche Block, the largest branch of Mennonites in Haarlem at that time(Submitted on June 17, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025
2. Zuiderhofje / Zuider Almshouse Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025
3. Zuiderhofje / Zuider Almshouse (building on left)
Photographed by Uitgave P. van Cittert Zonen, circa 1920
4. Zuiderhofje
Showing the interior courtyard
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 75 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
