Spaarndam in Spaarndam Gem. Haarlem in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Hulpsecretarie
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Municipal Branch Office
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 31, 2026
1. Hulpsecretarie / Municipal Branch Office Marker
Erected by the ANWB, VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1927.
Location. 52° 24.86′ N, 4° 40.657′ E. Marker is in Spaarndam Gem. Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Haarlem. It is in Spaarndam. It is on Westkolk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Westkolk 1, Spaarndam Gem Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2063 JP, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spaarndam (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palingrokerij Balm en palinghandel / Balm Eel Smokehouse and Eel Trading (about 120 meters away); Woerdersluis / Woerder Sluice (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Woerdersluis / Woerder Sluice (about 120 meters away); Het haarlemse huis / The Haarlem House (about 150 meters away); De Grote Haarlemmersluis / The Grote Haarlemmersluis (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Het Rijnlandshuis / The Rijnland House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Het Rijnlandshuis / The Rijnlandshuis (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spaarndam Gem. Haarlem.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 31, 2026
2. Hulpsecretarie / Municipal Branch Office Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here, just barely, to the right of the doorway (the one with the red carpet). The seemingly permanent pole holding the “Expositie” banner makes it difficult to read the marker in its entirety, no matter how close one stands to it.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
