Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Hofje van Bakenes
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Van Bakenes Almshouse
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
1. Hofje van Bakenes / Van Bakenes Almshouse Marker
Oudste hofje van Haarlem, oorspronkelijk gesticht in 1395. Huidige hofje uit eerste helft 17 de eeuw. met 12 woongelegenheden en een regentenkamer. Beperkt toegankelijk.
Van Bakenes Almshouse / Bakenesserkamer
Haarlems oldest almshouse complex, originally founded in 1395. The current complex dates from the first half of the 17th century and comprises 12 residential units and a regents' room. Limited access.
Erected by the ANWB, VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1395.
Location. 52° 22.9′ N, 4° 38.426′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Centrum. It is on Bakenessergracht, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bakenessergracht 64, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 JC, 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: Simon Philip de Vries (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Former Synagogue
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Also see . . . Hofje van Bakenes (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The hofje was founded from the legacy of Dirck van Bakenes (or Dirc van Bakenesse) in 1395. This makes it the oldest hofje in the Netherlands. The earliest mention of it in town records is from the History of Haarlem by Samuel Ampzing in 1628, who claims to have copied the stichtingsbrief or letter of foundation (since lost). In the records of the Hofje van Gratie (torn down in 1960 to make way for the new wing of the Haarlem Public Library), their stichtingsbrief from 1554 claims to be governed in(Submitted on June 18, 2026.)the same manner by the Haarlem council as the Hofje van Bakenes. Further records from the Haarlem archives show that the straw roofs were replaced by tiled ones in 1610, and a major restoration was conducted in 1657, which appears to be the proper date of the current buildings. Originally 13 houses for 20 women, one house was redesigned as a regent's room in 1663. This is also the date of the keystone with the rhyme Ingang vant Gesticht/ van Dirck van Baekenes/ voor Vrouwen acht en/ twee mael sesPhotographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 20262. Hofje van Bakenes / Van Bakenes Almshouse Marker - wide view
Translation: Entrance of the foundation of Dirck van Baekenes for ladies eight and two times six
This has two meanings
m = (8 + 2) * 6 = 60 is the minimum age for ladies to be eligible for living there
n = 8 + (2 * 6) = 20 is the number of people who could live there.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
3. Hofje van Bakenes / Van Bakenes Almshouse Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
