Oude Stad in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Hofje van Loo, Gasthuisje
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Van Loo Almshouse, Inn
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025
1. Hofje van Loo, Gasthuisje / Van Loo Almshouse, Inn Marker
Gerestaureerd in 1963.
In 1984 door het St. Elisabeth Gasthuis overgedragen aan het St. Jacob's Godshuis. Na grondige restauratie in 1987 heropend door mevrouw Mr E.M.A. Schmitz. burgemeester van Haarlem.
Founded in 1489 by Sijmon van Loo and transferred to the Hospital Masters of St. Elisabeth Hospital.
Restored in 1963.
Transferred by St. Elisabeth Hospital to St. Jacob's Almshouse in 1984. After a thorough restoration, it was reopened in 1987 by Mrs. E.M.A. Schmitz, Mayor of Haarlem.
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 1489.
Location. 52° 22.804′ N, 4° 37.804′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Oude Stad. It is at the intersection of Barrevoetestraat and Vlamingstraat, on the right when traveling
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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: Wijnbergshofje / Mennonite Almshouse (a few steps from this marker); Brouwershofje / Brewers Almshouse (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bruiningshofje / Bruinings Almshouse (about 120 meters away); Zuiderhofje / Zuider Almshouse (about 120 meters away); Drogerij / Apothecary (about 180 meters away); Het Pietershuis (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Huis Van Schagen / The Van Schagen Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); V.m. Postkantoor / Former Post Office (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.
Also see . . . Hofje van Loo (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
It was founded in 1489 by Haarlem mayor Symon Pieterszoon van Loo and his wife Godelt Willemsdochter, on the Grebbesteeg 'purely to honor and rest the souls of their parents and themselves' by funding 13 rooms with gardens to be administered by the 'gasthuismeesters' of the St. Elisabeth Gasthuis nearby.(Submitted on August 23, 2025.)
The original houses in the hofje are gone, replaced in the 17th century, and renovated in the 18th. In 1843 the regents room (which was never used) was renovated and split into two houses, so that 15 members could be housedin total. In 1884 the hofje almost disappeared altogether, when the Barrevoetsteeg was widened to become the Barrevoetstraat. One whole side of the hofje needed to be demolished, and therefore plans were made to move the entire hofje elsewhere. In 1885 the Haarlem council decided to move only the Oud-Alkemade hofje which was also located on the Barrevoetsteeg, and only tear down the three houses on the street side of the van Loo hofje. Three new houses were built further back from the street (these are the two buildings to the left and right of the gate), and the old regents room was declared the gatekeepers cottage, bringing the total number of rooms to 14.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 20252. Hofje van Loo, Gasthuisje / Van Loo Almshouse, Inn Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
