Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Woonhuis van Arie Blanken
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Residence of Arie Blanken

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2025

1. Woonhuis van Arie Blanken / Residence of Arie Blanken Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dit grote pand verrees in 1772 op de plaats van twee middeleeuwse huizen. De hardstenen gevel is opgetrokken in de Lodewijk XIV-stijl. De lichtpaarse kleur van de ruitjes was toen nieuw. Het tot dan toe gebruikte groene glas liet veel minder licht door. Vanaf 1804 werd het pand bewoond door de befaamde waterbouwkundige Arie Blanken (1766-1824) die onder andere de Stolwijkersluis ten zuiden van de stad heeft ontworpen. Blanken was vanaf 1816 hoofdingenieur van de waterstaat in Zuid-Holland en als zodanig betrokken bij de voorbereiding van de droogmaking van de Zuidplaspolder.

(English translation:)
This large building was built in 1772 on the site of two medieval houses. The bluestone facade was built in the Louis XIV style. The light purple colour of the panes was new at the time. The green glass used until then let in much less light. From 1804 the building was inhabited by the famous hydraulic engineer Arie Blanken (1766-1824) who designed, among other things, the Stolwijkersluis south of the city. From 1816 Blanken was chief engineer of the water board in South Holland and as such was involved

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in the preparations for the draining of the Zuidplaspolder.

Erected by the ANWB. (Marker Number 2162/05.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.

Location. 52° 0.533′ N, 4° 42.708′ E. Marker is in Gouda, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is at the intersection of Westhaven and Korte Noodgodsstraat, on the right when traveling south on Westhaven. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Westhaven 34, Gouda, Zuid-Holland 2801, 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: St. Theodorus-stichting / St. Theodorus Foundation (a few steps from this marker); Erasmus: Westhaven (within shouting distance of this marker); Voormalig postkantoor / Former Post Office

Woonhuis van Arie Blanken / Residence of Arie Blanken Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2025

2. Woonhuis van Arie Blanken / Residence of Arie Blanken Marker - wide view

(within shouting distance of this marker); Gebouw de Haven / De Haven Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Schafte Israël Adler (within shouting distance of this marker); Metaheerhuis / Tahara (Ritual Washing) House (within shouting distance of this marker); R.K. Meisjesschool met kapel / Catholic Girls School With Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gouda.

Also see . . . Arie Blanken (Wikipedia, in Dutch). (Submitted on July 7, 2025.)

Woonhuis van Arie Blanken / Residence of Arie Blanken Marker - across the canal view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2025

3. Woonhuis van Arie Blanken / Residence of Arie Blanken Marker - across the canal view

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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Residence of Arie Blanken