Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Kaaspakhuizen
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Cheese Warehouses
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2026
1. Kaaspakhuizen / Cheese Warehouses Marker
Deze grote kaaspakhuizen aan het water werden in 1898 en 1912 gebouwd door de Goudse architect J. Nederhorst voor de grote kaashandelaar J. de Zwet. Ze zijn vrijwel gelijk aan elkaar, met uitzondering van de dakvorm. De gevels zijn afgewerkt met een kroonlijst en stucwerk. De ramen zijn voorzien van luiken. Dat het om kaaspakhuizen gaat, is te zien aan de hier en daar nog getraliede vensters en aan de ventilatiegaten onder de vensters in de zijgevel. Het behoeft geen uitleg dat een kaaspakhuis bijna voortdurend geventileerd moet worden, maar zelfs in een kaasstad kan dat niet zonder diefstalbeveiliging. Een ander kenmerk van kaaspakhuizen zijn de zware vloeren. In dit geval rusten ze op gietijzeren kolommen.
J. de Zwet & Sons Cheese Warehouses
These large waterfront cheese warehouses were built in 1898 and 1912 by the Gouda-based architect J. Nederhorst for the major cheese merchant J. de Zwet. They are virtually identical, except for the shape of their roofs. The facades feature cornices and stucco detailing, and the windows are fitted
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Erected by Provincie Zuid Holland, ANWB, VVV. (Marker Number 35204/050.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 52° 0.441′ N, 4° 42.61′ E. Marker is in Gouda, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is on Vest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Vest 264b, Gouda, Zuid-Holland 2808 NG, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2026
2. Kaaspakhuizen / Cheese Warehouses Marker - wide view
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: IJsfabriek William Barendsz / William Barendsz Ice Factory (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mallegatsluis / Mallegat Lock (about 90 meters away); Molen de Rode Leeuw / “Red Lion” Windmill (about 180 meters away); Regina (1908) (about 180 meters away); Veerstalpoort of Waterpoort / Veerstal Gate or Water Gate (about 180 meters away); Voormalig postkantoor / Former Post Office (about 180 meters away); Pieter Hugesztoren / Pieter Hugesz Tower (about 210 meters away); Woonhuis van Arie Blanken / Residence of Arie Blanken (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gouda.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2026
3. Kaaspakhuizen / Cheese Warehouses and marker
Photographed by J.M. Schalekamp, Buikslot, circa 1905
4. Turfsingel, Gouda
Looking west along Turfsingel, one can see the water side of the cheese warehouse (“Kaas Handel”) on the very right. This image only shows the older of the two warehouses as it pre-dates the construction of the second one by several years. The Rode Leeuw windmill is also visible here, a bit further west along the water.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 23, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
