Punda in Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)

Wilhelmina

Koningin der Nederlanden

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025

1. Wilhelmina Marker

Inscription.
(Dutch):
Ter herdenking van den 50^sten geboortedag van onze geliefde vorstin werd dit monument op initiatief van de damesclub

"Entre nous"

door dankbare onderdanen in Curacao opgericht

1880 - 1930

(English Translation):
Wilhelmina
Queen of the Netherlands

In commemoration of the 50th birthday of our beloved monarch this monument was erected on the initiative of the ladies' club.

"Between us"

Founded by grateful subjects in Curacao

1880 - 1930

Erected 1930.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 12° 6.246′ N, 68° 55.992′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaçao (Curaçao). It is in Punda. It can be reached from Columbusstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Columbusstraat 1, Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

in in the Atlantic Ocean,

and in North America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: This sculpture is called Chichi® (within shouting distance of this marker); Hendrikplein Z/N (within shouting distance of this marker); Mikve Israel - Emanuel (about 120

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meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal Visit Memorial (about 120 meters away); Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez (about 120 meters away); Jewish Cemetery Beth Haim at Bleinheim, Curacao (about 150 meters away); Beth Haim Berg Altena (about 150 meters away); Historical centuries old Mikvah (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willemstad.

Also see . . . Wilhelmina of the Netherlands - Wikipedia.

Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria; 31 August 1880 – 28 November 1962) was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until her abdication in 1948. She reigned for nearly 58 years, making her the longest-reigning monarch in Dutch history, as well as the longest-reigning female monarch outside of the United Kingdom. Her reign encompassed World War I, the Dutch economic crisis of 1933 and World War II.

(Submitted on February 9, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

Wilhelmina Marker - wide view of statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025

2. Wilhelmina Marker - wide view of statue

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.