Enkhuizen, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Snouck van Loosenpark
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Snouck van Loosen Park
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 2026
1. Snouck van Loosenpark / Snouck van Loosen Park Marker
Aangelegd in 1895-1897. Getinancierd uit de nalatenschap van Maria Margaretha Snouck van Loosen (overleden 30-10-1885). In het circa 2 ha grote park verrezen 50 arbeiderswoningen ontworpen door de architect Christiaan Posthumus Meyjes sr. De beplanting is aangelegd door de tuinarchitect Hendrik Copijn.
Snouck van Loosen Park
Laid out between 1895 and 1897. Funded by the estate of Maria Margaretha Snouck van Loosen (who died on 30 October 1885). Fifty workers' houses, designed by architect Christiaan Posthumus Meyjes Sr., were built within the park, which covers an area of approximately two hectares. The landscaping was designed by landscape architect Hendrik Copijn.
Erected by Gemeente Enkhuizen, ANWB. (Marker Number 17062/015.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is June 18, 1895.
Location. 52° 42.036′ N, 5° 17.337′ E. Marker is in Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is at the intersection of Stationsweg and Havenweg, on the left when traveling north on Stationsweg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Snouck van Loosenpark 2, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland 1601 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: Vermaning (Doopsgezinde kerk) / Vermaning (Mennonite Church) (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Enkhuizen Harbor Bombardment Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sint Janstraat 9 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Zuiderpoort of Drommedaris / South Gate or Drommedaris (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); De Munt / The Mint (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Oude Weeshuis / Old Orphanage (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Soephuisje / Soup House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Westerstraat 158 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Enkhuizen.
Also see . . .
1. Snouck van Loosenpark (Wikipedia, in Dutch). (Submitted on September 30, 2026.)
2. Snouck van Loosenpark (Bezoek Enkhuizen).
The Snouck van Loosenpark is one of the most beautiful spots in Enkhuizen, full of peace and greenery. It is located next to the station and the harbor. In the summer, a cozy flea market is held here. The historical(Submitted on September 30, 2026.)park is one of the first social housing projects in the Netherlands.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 20262. Snouck van Loosenpark / Snouck van Loosen Park entrance gate and markerThe marker is visible here mounted on the fence, to the left of the gate.
Margaretha Snouck van Loosen died in 1885 and, thanks to provisions in her will, one of the first social housing projects in the Netherlands was realised with her legacy in 1887.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 2026
3. Snouck van Loosenpark first stone memorial
On the left gate pillar is a memorial stone (similar to a cornerstone) indicating that on June 18, 1895, the first stone for the buildings inside the park was laid by Theodora Lakenman, age 13. It is a common feature of Dutch cornerstones to have a child be recorded as having laid the first stone, and tō include their age on that date.
J.H. Schaefer, courtesy Trinity College, Watkinson Library via JSTOR, circa 1910
4. Enkhuizen - Snouck van Loosenpark
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 30, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
