Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Bank de wed. Knox and Dortland
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Bank of the Widow Knox and Dortland
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2025
1. Bank de wed. Knox and Dortland / Bank of the Widow Knox and Dortland Marker
Tot ver in de 19de eeuw hielden de meeste banken kantoor in het woonhuis van de bankier. Personeel werkte in een kamertje achteraf, terwijl de klanten in een statig vertrek aan de voorzijde werden ontvangen. Zo ging het ook in de in 1830 gevestigde bank van de weduwe Knox en Dortland toe. Op donderdag was het er 'boerendag' omdat boeren die dag naar de markt kwamen en dan meteen hun geldzaken regelden. In 1937 verrees er een echt bankgebouw in de stijl van de Amsterdamse School. Tussen 1985 en 2018 was hier het Verzetsmuseum Zuid-Holland gevestigd.
Bank of the Widow Knox and Dortland
Until well into the 19th century, most banks had offices in the banker's home. Staff worked in a small room at the back, while customers were received in a stately room at the front. This was also the case in the bank of the widow Knox and Dortland, established in 1830. Thursday was 'farmers' day' because farmers came to the market that day and immediately arranged their financial affairs. In 1937, a real bank building was built in the style of the Amsterdam School.
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Erected by the ANWB. (Marker Number 2162/06.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 52° 0.755′ N, 4° 42.535′ E. Marker is in Gouda, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is at the intersection of Turfmarkt and Vrouwesteeg, on the right when traveling east on Turfmarkt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Turfmarkt 30, Gouda, Zuid-Holland 2801 HA, 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: Woonhuis voogd Erasmus / Home of Erasmus’ Guardian (within shouting distance of this marker); Turfmarkt 54, 54a en 56 (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2025
2. Bank de wed. Knox and Dortland / Bank of the Widow Knox and Dortland Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
