Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Peter Langendijk
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 6, 2026
1. Peter Langendijk Marker
1749-‘56
Erected 1935.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 52° 22.622′ N, 4° 37.863′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Centrum. It is on Kerkstraat west of Grote Houtstraat, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kerkstraat 9, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 EP, 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 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Proveniershuis / Home for Pensioners (within shouting distance of this marker); Nieuwe Kerk (Ned. Herv.) / “New Church” (Dutch Reformed)
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Also see . . . Pieter Langendijk (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Pieter Langendijk (Haarlem, 25 July 1683 – Haarlem, 9 or 18 July 1756) was a damask weaver, city artist, dramatist, and poet.(Submitted on October 4, 2026.)
In 1721, he became "Factor" of the Haarlem Society Trou Moet Blycken and he moved back to Haarlem with his mother in 1722.[1] In the same year he was appointed as city-artist to Haarlem, and wrote yearly poems for the city from 1724-1744. He had a house outside the city, while he could still get out the city. After his mother died in 1727, he married a sickly and moody woman who died eleven years later. In 1747, he had to sell a large part of its books and possessions. Pieter lived inHaarlem's Proveniershuis, where he was given free accommodation in return for writing a history of the city. The previous description of the city was from 1628, written by Samuel Ampzing. On his sickbed he wanted to be baptized at home, and "only five days did Pieter survive after this religious performance..."Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 6, 20262. Peter Langendijk Marker - wide viewVisible above the ground floor window. Note no visible door, entrance would be through the courtyard of the Proveniershuis.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
