Enkhuizen, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Westerstraat 158

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 2026

1. Westerstraat 158 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

G. Van Arkel en A.W. Weissman, de architecten die aan het eind van de 19de eeuw als eersten de monumenten in Noord-Holland inventariseerden, noemden deze gevel uit 1617 de mooiste renaissancegevel in heel Holland. De steen met het onderschrift 'Hollandia' stelt 'de Leeuw in de Hollandse Tuin' voor. De steen met het onderschrift 'Daar was Jacobs waterput' verwijst naar het Bijbelse tafereel van Jezus en de Samaritaanse vrouw.

(G. Van Arkel and A.W. Weissman, the architects who were the first to inventory the monuments in North Holland at the end of the 19th century, called this facade from 1617 the most beautiful Renaissance facade in all of Holland. The stone with the inscription 'Hollandia' represents 'The Lion in the Dutch Garden'. The stone with the inscription 'There was Jacob's well' refers to the biblical scene of Jesus and the Samaritan woman.)

Erected by Gemeente Enkhuizen, ANWB. (Marker Number 17062/023.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1617.

Location. 52° 42.176′ N, 5° 17.096′ E. Marker is in Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland

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(North Holland). It is at the intersection of Westerstraat and Paulus Potterstraat, on the right when traveling north on Westerstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Westerstraat 158, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland 1601 AH, 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 Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Soephuisje / Soup House (within shouting distance of this marker); De Munt / The Mint (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Spaans Leger (about 120 meters away); Oude Weeshuis / Old Orphanage (about 210 meters away); Vermaning (Doopsgezinde kerk) / Vermaning (Mennonite Church) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Snouck van Loosenpark / Snouck van Loosen Park (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Genaamt: Het Huis van Gemak (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sint Janstraat 9 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers

Westerstraat 158 and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 2026

2. Westerstraat 158 and marker

The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.

in Enkhuizen.

Westerstraat 158 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 2026

3. Westerstraat 158

Westerstraat 158 - facade in gable area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 2026

4. Westerstraat 158 - facade in gable area

Jacob’s well panel (mentioned on the marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 2026

5. Jacob’s well panel (mentioned on the marker)

Westerstraat 158 (“Old Dutch Gable”) image. Click for full size.

J.H. Schaefer (courtesy Trinity College, Watkinson Library), circa 1907

6. Westerstraat 158 (“Old Dutch Gable”)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 8, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 6. submitted on September 19, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.