Enkhuizen, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Soephuisje
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Soup House
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 2026
1. Soephuisje / Souphouse Marker
In dit pandje werd de soep gemaakt die 's winters met een aantal turfjes aan de armen uitgedeeld werd. Tot aan het einde van de 19de eeuw werd de soep in het tegenverliggende Zeekantoor gekookt en uitgedeeld maar dat oude gebouwencomplex werd gesloopt.
(English translation:)
Soup House
This small building is where the soup was prepared that was distributed to the poor during the winter, along with a supply of peat. Until the end of the 19th century, the soup was cooked and distributed at the Maritime Office (Zeekantoor) across the way, but that old complex of buildings was demolished.
Erected by Gemeente Enkhuizen, ANWB. (Marker Number 17062/016.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.
Location. 52° 42.185′ N, 5° 17.153′ E. Marker is in Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is at the intersection of Westerstraat and Koltermanstraat, on the right when traveling west on Westerstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Westerstraat 138a, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland
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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: De Munt / The Mint (within shouting distance of this marker); Westerstraat 158 (within shouting distance of this marker); Vermaning (Doopsgezinde kerk) / Vermaning (Mennonite Church) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Pancras- of Zuidertoren / St. Pancras- or Southern Tower (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Genaamt: Het Huis van Gemak (approx. half a kilometer away); Enkhuizen Harbor Bombardment Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); Synagoge / Synagogue (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Westerpoort of Koepoort / Western Gate or Cow Gate (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Enkhuizen.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 2026
2. Soephuisje / Soup House and marker
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
