Binnenstad in Delft, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Oost-Indisch Huis
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East India House

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 3, 2026

1. Oost-Indisch Huis / East India House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Zetel van de Delftse kamer van de 'Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie'. Ontstaan in 1631 na een samenvoeging van oudere panden. Aan de achterzijde tot aan de Westvest uitgebreid met pakhuisvleugels. In 1722 aan de rechterzijde vernieuwd en uitgebreid. Rond 1930 verbouwd voor de afdeling Bouwkunde van de Technische Hogeschool. In 1987-1989 verbouwd tot complex wooneenheden.

Seat of the Delft Chamber of the 'United East India Company'. Came into being in 1631 after joining some older buildings. At the back enlarged with a storehouse wing, which reached as far as the Westvest. The right part rebuilt and extended in 1722. About 1930 partly rebuilt for the Architectural Department of the Technical University. Converted into apartments in 1987-1989.

Erected by ANWB, Maak kennis in Delft. (Marker Number 35001/001.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1631.

Location. 52° 0.402′ N, 4° 21.58′ E. Marker is in Delft, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Binnenstad. It is at the intersection of Oud Delft and Oost-Indiëplaats,

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on the left when traveling north on Oud Delft. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oude Delft 39, Delft, Zuid-Holland 2611 DX, 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 Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: De Papegaai / “The Parrot” (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Maria Margaretha van der Chijs (1814-1895) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Oudste ziekenhuis van Nederland / Oldest Hospital in the Netherlands (about 210 meters away); Delft Synagogue (about 240 meters away); Vrije Akademie (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Museum Paul Tétar van Elven (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sint Jansbrug (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Oude Delft 95 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delft.

Oost-Indisch Huis / East India House Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 3, 2026

2. Oost-Indisch Huis / East India House Marker - wide view

Oost-Indisch Huis / East India House and Marker, looking south along Oud Delft image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 3, 2026

3. Oost-Indisch Huis / East India House and Marker, looking south along Oud Delft

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Oost-Indisch Huis⎯⎯⎯East India House

Oost-Indisch Huis
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East India House