Oude Stad in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
V.m. Postkantoor
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Former Post Office
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 29, 2025
1. V.m. Postkantoor / Former Post Office Marker
Erected by the ANWB, VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 52° 22.928′ N, 4° 38.001′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Oude Stad. It is at the intersection of Zijlstraat and Niuewe Groenmarkt, on the left when traveling west on Zijlstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Zijlstraat 70, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 TR, 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: Zijlstraat 76 (a few steps from this marker); Hartog de Leeuw (within shouting distance of this marker); Paterskerk (R.K.) / Church of Our Father (Roman Catholic) (within shouting distance of this marker); May 8 1945 / 8 Mei 1945
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Also see . . . Zijlstraat 70-74 (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Overview (in translation):
Zijlstraat 70-74 is a former post and telegraph office in the North Holland city of Haarlem. Built in 1894 in the Neo-Gothic style, the post office was designed by Chief Government Architect Cornelis Peters. It is located on Zijlstraat, directly opposite the Nieuwe Groenmarkt in the city center.(Submitted on August 3, 2025.)
On September 3, 1980, the former post and telegraph office was designated a national monument.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 29, 2025
2. V.m. Postkantoor / Former Post Office Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 29, 2025
3. V.m. Postkantoor / Former Post Office
Photographed by Dr. Trenkler, Leipzig, 1904
4. Postkantoor / Post Office
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
