Stationsbuurt in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Kennemerplein 2
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 5, 2026
1. Kennemerplein 2 Marker
Kennemerplein 2
Oorspronkelijk stond hier, in 1677, de Kennemerpoort. Echter moest de poort rond 1870 plaatsmaken voor het nieuwe stadspark en werd daarom afgebroken. Dit was het begin van Villa Welgelegen.
Kennemerplein 2, oftewel Villa Welgelegen, is samen met de authentieke houten veranda, als een van de weinige villa's overgebleven in dit gebied. De meeste villa's die hier stonden hebben plaatsgemaakt voor de uitbereiding van de spoorwegen in 1908.
Aan Kruisweg 1, naast Villa Welgelegen, stond een vervallen pand. Cobraspen ging de uitdaging aan en nam het pand onder handen. De nog mooie glas-in-lood ramen werden gedemonteerd en lagen 25 jaar in de opslag. Tegenwoordig zijn deze ramen terug te vinden in het interieur van de Jachtkamer in het Landhuis Elswout.
De rest van het vervallen pand is gesloopt. Cobraspen heeft het pand terug opgebouwd in stijl van Villa Welgelegen. De huidige serre bevat de glas-in-lood ramen van Atelier Le Nobel.
The story behind
Kennemerplein 2
The Kennemerpoort (“Kennemer Gate”) originally stood here in
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Kennemerplein 2 — also known as Villa Welgelegen — is one of the few remaining villas in this area, complete with its authentic wooden veranda. Most of the villas that once stood here made way for the expansion of the railway network in 1908.
A dilapidated building stood at Kruisweg 1, next to Villa Welgelegen. Cobraspen took on the challenge and set about renovating the property. The beautiful stained-glass windows were removed and kept in storage for 25 years; today, they can be found in the interior of the Jachtkamer (“Hunting Room”) at the Elswout country estate.
The rest of the dilapidated building was demolished. Cobraspen rebuilt the structure in the style of Villa Welgelegen, and the current conservatory incorporates the stained-glass windows from Atelier Le Nobel.
Erected by Cobras en.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1677.
Location. 52° 23.326′ N, 4° 38.241′ E. Marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 5, 2026
2. Kennemerplein 2 building and marker
The marker is visible just to the right of the door.
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: Wigbolt Ripperda and Kenau Simonstochter Hasselaer (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Station (about 180 meters away); Hannie Schaft (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Elisabeth Cats-Speelman (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Minny Hanny Cats (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Hofje van Noblet (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); St. Josephkerk (R.K.) / St. Joseph Church (Roman Catholic) (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Jansridder Statue (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
