Oude Stad in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Hofje 'In den Groenen Tuin' / Hofje "In the Green Garden"

Hofje In den Groenen Tuin Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017

1. Hofje In den Groenen Tuin Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gesticht in 1616 uit de nalatenschap van
Catrijn Jansdochter Amen.
Boven achtergang in de Lange Veerstraat
is een gevelsteen to zien.
He hoofdgebouw werd in 1885 gebouwd
nadat aldaar het laatste gotische huis in
Haarlem, de hof van Holland, gesloopt was.
Beperkt toegankelijk.

[English translation:]
Founded in 1616 from the estate of Catrijn Jansdochter Amen. Above the rear entrance on Lange Veerstraat one can see a 'Gevelsteen' (i.e., a decorative plaque, usually in relief). The main building was built in 1885 on the site after the last Gothic house in Haarlem, the Court of Holland, was demolished. Limited access.

Erected by The ANWB.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1616.

Location. 52° 22.809′ N, 4° 38.19′ E. Marker is in Oude Stad, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Haarlem. Marker is on Warmoesstraat just north of Anegang, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Warmoesstraat 23, Oude Stad, Noord-Holland 2011 HN, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vishal / "Fish Hall" (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct

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line); Huis Van Schagen / The Van Schagen Building (about 150 meters away); Hoofdwacht / Civic Guard Headquarters (about 150 meters away); May 8 1945 / 8 Mei 1945 (about 180 meters away); Teylers Fundatiehuis / The Teyler Foundation House (about 180 meters away); Het Pietershuis (about 180 meters away); De Waag / The Weigh House (about 210 meters away); Site of Former Synagogue (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oude Stad.

Regarding Hofje 'In den Groenen Tuin' / Hofje "In the Green Garden". The literal meaning of the Dutch word "hofje" in English, "small garden" is inadequate to convey its functional meaning. A hofje is a social institution, usually funded and operated by a foundation, that provides housing (with a small garden) for those in lesser circumstances, i.e. the aged, single mothers, or widows.

Also see . . . Hofje In den Groenen Tuin (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 6, 2018.)

Hofje 'In den Groenen Tuin' / Hofje "In the Green Garden" and Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017

2. Hofje 'In den Groenen Tuin' / Hofje "In the Green Garden" and Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here mounted to the wall of the building, behind the utility box, roughly.

Hofje 'In den Groenen Tuin' Gevelsteen ("Gable Stone") image. Click for full size.

Photographed By CT Snow (Flicker) under cc-by-sa-2.0 license (via Wikimedia Commons), February 6, 2018

3. Hofje 'In den Groenen Tuin' Gevelsteen ("Gable Stone")

<i>Haarlem. Hofje De Groene Tuin.</i>, Interior Courtyard image. Click for full size.

Postcard published by P. van Cittert Zonen, Haarlem, circa 1925

4. Haarlem. Hofje De Groene Tuin., Interior Courtyard

Hofje "In the Green Garden" and Marker, looking south on Warmoesstraat image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017

5. Hofje "In the Green Garden" and Marker, looking south on Warmoesstraat

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 6, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.