Binnenstad Hoorn , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Ramen 1-3

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025

1. Ramen 1-3 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Patriciërshuizen, gebouwd midden 18de eeuw, op plaats van tempel der Contra-Remonstranten en Armen-Weeshuis; later Kamer West-indische Compagnie; daarna verbouwd tot woonhuis van diverse regentenfamilies. Na ca. 1870 in gebruik als schoolgebouw en van 1925-1929 tevens als Missiehuis. Deurpartij met rococo-snijwerk. Gerestaureerd door Stichting Stadsherstel Hoorn, 1982-1983.

(English translation:)
Patrician houses, built in the mid-18th century on the site of a temple of the Contra-Remonstrants and an orphanage for the poor; later the Dutch West India Company Chamber; subsequently converted into a residence for various regent families. After around 1870, it was used as a school building and from 1925 to 1929 also as a mission house. The doorway features rococo carvings. Restored by the Stichting Stadsherstel Hoorn (“Hoorn City Restoration Foundation”), 1982-1983.

Erected 1983 by Vereniging Oud-Hoorn.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce

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• Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 52° 38.489′ N, 5° 3.472′ E. Marker is in Hoorn, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad Hoorn. It is on Ramen, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ramen 3, Hoorn, Noord-Holland 1621 EL, 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: Ramen / “Frames” (here, next to this marker); Lutherse Kerk / Lutheran Church (a few steps from this marker); Ramen 34 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hoorn WWII Memorial (about 120 meters away); Nieuwstraat 18 (about 150 meters away); Koepelkerk (1882) (about 180 meters away); Burgerweeshuis / Orphanage (about 180 meters away); Graaf van Bossu (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hoorn.

Ramen 1-3 Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025

2. Ramen 1-3 Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here to the right of the door.

Ramen 1-3 and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025

3. Ramen 1-3 and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 25 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.