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

Frans Loenenhofje
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Frans Loenen Almshouse

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025

1. Frans Loenenhofje / Frans Loenen Almshouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gesticht in 1607 uit de nalatenschap van Frans Klaesz. Loenen. In 1736 en 1772 ingrijpend verbouwd. Toegangspoortje uit 1625 in Hollandse Renaissancestijl. Gerestaureerd in 1965 en 1986.

Founded in 1607 from the estate of Frans Klaeszoon Loenen. Extensively renovated in 1736 and 1772. A small entrance gate from 1625 in Dutch Renaissance style. Restored in 1965 and 1986.

Erected by the ANWB, VVV.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1607.

Location. 52° 23.011′ N, 4° 37.899′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Oude Stad. It is on Witte Herenstraat, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Witte Herenstraat 24, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 NW, 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: Toegangspoortje uit 1659 / Entrance Gate from 1659 (a few steps from this marker); Luthers Hofje / Lutheran Almshouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Infirmerie / Infirmary

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paterskerk (R.K.) / Church of Our Father (Roman Catholic) (about 180 meters away); V.m. Postkantoor / Former Post Office (about 180 meters away); Zijlstraat 76 (about 210 meters away); Hartog de Leeuw (about 210 meters away); Hofje van Oorschot (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.

Also see . . . Frans Loenenhofje (Wikipedia). Of note:

Frans Loenen was a Catholic who fled to Haarlem from Amsterdam in 1578 for their milder disposition toward people of the Old Catholic faith. He left all of his goods to the poor in an extraordinary will drawn up 3 days before he died. His friends gave up trying to sort out his legacy, because most of his property was still located in the Spanish Netherlands, then enemy territory, and some of his money was tied up in outstanding bets. For example, he had bet a small fortune of 16,000 guilders that the siege of Sluis would not last two years. It was decided that a hofje would be the best option, in case any of the bets paid out, which they did.

The hofje currently has 10 rooms for women, who must have a minimum age of 60 years and who must have
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025

2. Frans Loenenhofje / Frans Loenen Almshouse Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the wall, about 2 meters to the right of the gate.
lived in Haarlem for five years or longer.

(Submitted on August 24, 2025.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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Frans Loenen Almshouse