Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Proveniershuis
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Home for Pensioners
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 6, 2026
1. Proveniershuis / Home for Pensioners Marker
Gebouwd in 1591. Vroeger stond hier het St. Michielsklooster. Vanaf 1577 in gebruik als St. Jorisdoelen. In 1682 verbouwd tot herberg. In 1707 ingericht als proveniershuis. Oudemannenhuis van 1810-1866. Rond de binnenhof bejaardenwoningen.
Home for Pensioners
Built in 1591. The St. Michael's Convent formerly stood here. From 1577, it was used as the St. George's Guild Hall (St. Jorisdoelen). Converted into an inn in 1682. Established as a home for pensioners (proveniershuis) in 1707. Served as a home for elderly men from 1810 to 1866. Homes for the elderly are situated around the inner courtyard.
Erected 1981 by the ANWB.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1591.
Location. 52° 22.635′ N, 4° 37.886′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Centrum. It is on Grote Houtstraat, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grote Houtstraat 144, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 EP,
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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 Reus Cajanus in Haarlem / Cajanus the Giant in Haarlem (a few steps from this marker); Peter Langendijk (within shouting distance of this marker); Hofje van Guurtje de Waal / Guurtje de Waal Almshouse (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Nieuwe Kerk (Ned. Herv.) / “New Church” (Dutch Reformed) (about 120 meters away); Brouwershofje / Brewers Almshouse (about 240 meters away); Bruiningshofje / Bruinings Almshouse (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rachel Swaap - de Vries (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hijman Swaap (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.
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1. Proveniershuis (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The Proveniershuis is a hofje and former schutterij on the Grote Houtstraat in Haarlem, Netherlands.(Submitted on September 13, 2026.)
The complexof buildings surrounds a rectangular garden taking up a city block that is on the Haarlem hofje route. Unlike hofjes that were meant for poor elderly women, the homes around this courtyard are much larger, and the garden itself is about twice the normal size. The reason is that these inhabitants were men who actually paid rent to live there, as opposed to hofje inhabitants who had no income to spend on rent. Most hofjes were for women, because they were able to run their own modest household, usually as a member of a "hofje team" in various responsible roles. Men were generally less able to take care of themselves and were thus dependent on the "preuves" in the form of simple meals and services that were paid for from rents.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 6, 20262. Proveniershuis / Home for Pensioners Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here just to the left of the entrance.
2. Marker unveiling (Haarlems Dagblad, 28 March 1981, via Noord-Hollands Archief). Photo of Alderman Gerard van Noort unveiling the first Haarlem monument plaque at the Proveniershuis. Noord-Hollands Archief notes that this photo is protected by copyright; therefore this link to the photo is provided rather than displaying it directly. (Submitted on September 13, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 6, 2026
3. Proveniershuis - inner courtyard
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 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
