Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

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Goldsmiths Guild Hall

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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026

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In aanleg middeleeuws, oorspronkelijk één der woningen van het Begijnhof. Vernieuwd omstreeks 1626, toen het huis werd bestemd tot zetel der Haarlemse goud en zilversmeden. Gildekamer tot circa 1800. De gevelsteen herinnert aan deze functie. In 1973 gerestaureerd door Diogenes Haarlem.

(English translation:)
Medieval in structure, originally one of the residences of the Beguinage. Renovated around 1626, when the house was designated as the seat of the Haarlem gold and silversmiths. Guild hall until circa 1800. The gable stone commemorates this function. Restored in 1973 by Diogenes Haarlem.

Erected by the ANWB, VVV.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1626.

Location. 52° 22.981′ N, 4° 38.357′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Centrum. It is on Goudsmidspleintje, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Donkere Begijnhof 8, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Simon Philip de Vries (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Laurens Janszoon Coster (about 90 meters away); Site of Former Synagogue (about 150 meters away); Hoofdwacht / Civic Guard Headquarters (about 240 meters away); Hofje van Noblet (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Vishal / "Fish Hall" (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); ‘The Hiding Place’ (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hofje van Oorschot (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.

Goutsmitscamer / Goldsmiths Guild Hall Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026

2. Goutsmitscamer / Goldsmiths Guild Hall Marker - wide view

Goutsmitscamer / Goldsmiths Guild Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026

3. Goutsmitscamer / Goldsmiths Guild Hall

Goutsmitscamer / Goldsmiths Guild Hall gable stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026

4. Goutsmitscamer / Goldsmiths Guild Hall gable stone

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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Goldsmiths Guild Hall