Oude Stad in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Luthers Hofje
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Lutheran Almshouse

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025

1. Luthers Hofje / Lutheran Almshouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gebouwd ca. 1648 op het oude terrein van het klooster der Norbertijnen. Ingrijpend verbouwd in 1804. Ingang aan Magdalenastraat in 1888 verplaatst naar Witte Herenstraat. In z.w.-hoek consistoriekamer van Luth. kerk met uitgebouwde preekstoel.

Built around 1648 on the former site of the Norbertine monastery. Extensively renovated in 1804. The entrance on Magdalenastraat was moved to Witte Herenstraat in 1888. The southwest corner houses the consistory room of the Lutheran church with an extended pulpit.

Erected by the ANWB, VVV.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1648.

Location. 52° 23.032′ N, 4° 37.917′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Oude Stad. It is on Witte Herenstraat south of Magdalenastraat, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Witte Herenstraat 16, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 NV, 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

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within walking distance of this marker: Frans Loenenhofje / Frans Loenen Almshouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Toegangspoortje uit 1659 / Entrance Gate from 1659 (within shouting distance of this marker); Infirmerie / Infirmary (within shouting distance of this marker); Paterskerk (R.K.) / Church of Our Father (Roman Catholic) (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); V.m. Postkantoor / Former Post Office (about 210 meters away); Zijlstraat 76 (about 210 meters away); Hofje van Oorschot (about 240 meters away); Hartog de Leeuw (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.

Also see . . . Lutherse Hofje (Wikipedia). History:

The hofje was founded by the Lutheran Church in 1615. Originally the people living in the hofje were members of this church, but nowadays only the board of the hofje is appointed by the Lutheran Church. The hofje adjoins the Lutheran church itself, and has an unusual addition in the garden, namely an outdoor pulpit. From this pulpit, the minister could address the women in the hofje. With five houses, it is the smallest hofje in Haarlem.

(Submitted on August 7, 2025.)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025

2. Luthers Hofje / Lutheran Almshouse Marker

Luthers Hofje / Lutheran Almshouse Marker - wide view, looking south image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025

3. Luthers Hofje / Lutheran Almshouse Marker - wide view, looking south

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Luthers Hofje⎯⎯⎯Lutheran Almshouse

Luthers Hofje
⎯⎯⎯
Lutheran Almshouse