Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Hendrik Andriessen

— Rijksmonument —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026

1. Hendrik Andriessen Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Bakenessergracht 26a

Geboortehuis van Hendrik Andriessen (1892-1981). Componist, organist, hoogleraar. Organist van de nabijgelegen St. Josephkerk van 1913 tot 1934.

(Birthplace of Hendrik Andriessen (1892–1981). Composer, organist, professor. Organist at the nearby St. Joseph Church from 1913 to 1934.)

Erected by the ANWB. (Marker Number 17037/002.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1892.

Location. 52° 22.99′ N, 4° 38.378′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Centrum. It is on Bakenessergracht, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bakenessergracht 26A, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 JS, 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: Albert de Klerk (here, next to this marker); Goutsmitscamer / Goldsmiths Guild Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Kerk van St. Anna en St. Maria / Church of St. Anna and St. Maria (within

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shouting distance of this marker); St. Josephkerk (R.K.) / St. Joseph Church (Roman Catholic) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Waalse Kerk (Waals Herv.) / Walloon Church (Walloon Reformed) (about 90 meters away); Simon Philip de Vries (about 90 meters away); Janskerk (about 90 meters away); Laurens Janszoon Coster (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.

Also see . . . Hendrik Andriessen (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

Hendrik Franciscus Andriessen (17 September 1892 – 12 April 1981) was a Dutch composer and organist. He is remembered most of all for his improvisation at the organ and for the renewal of Catholic liturgical music in the Netherlands.…

(Submitted on June 14, 2026.)

Hendrik Andriessen Marker - wide view, looking north on Bakenessergracht image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026

2. Hendrik Andriessen Marker - wide view, looking north on Bakenessergracht

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.