Farms in Spaarndam
In the Houtrakpolder, which was formed by the reclamation of the IJ (1865-'73) northeast of Spaarndam, there are a number of interesting farms, such as the bell-ring farms Ringweg 8-10 (circa 1880), with plastered pilasters, and the Johanna Hoeve (Noorderweg 18; ) with protruding middle section. Characteristic are also some large detached agricultu...