Hoofdwacht, Haarlem
(1250-?)
man
Died aged 774
Wikidata WikipediaThe Hoofdwacht (Head Watch, or "Civic guard headquarters") is a historically important rijksmonument. It was built in the 13th century and it is considered the oldest building in Haarlem, Netherlands. It has served as a printshop for Coornhert, as a temporary council meeting location across from City Hall and even as a jail. It is located on the Grote Markt across from the St. Bavochurch.
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Hoofdwacht Een der, oudste gebouwen van Haarlem. In zijgevel nog restanten uit de 13 de/14de eeuw. Mogelijk het eerste stachuis. Voorgevel vernieuwd circa 1650. Van 1755 tot circa 1900 Hoofdwacht van de Schutterij. Nu zetel van de Historische Vereniging Haerlem
English translation: Head guard One of the oldest buildings in Haarlem. In the side wall there are still remnants from the 13th and 14th century. Possibly the first city hall. Facade renewed approximately 1650. From 1755 to circa 1900 Head Guard of the Shooter. Now the seat of the Haerlem Historical Society [AWS Translate]
Grote Markt 17, Haarlem, Netherlands where it was