Monuments in Noord-Holland

R. Stenvert en C. Kolman (2006)

Gepubliceerd op 30-03-2018

The former Mennonite orphanage in Zaandam

betekenis & definitie

(Stationsstraat 6), a two-storey wooden building with stone façade, was built in 1649 as Flemish-Doopsgez. admonition. After completion of the admonition 'Het Nieuwe Huys' (1687) on the West side, it served as a warehouse. During a renovation in 1713-'14, it was given the stone facade with entrance girth. From that time until 1911, the building has a Doopsgez. Armen and Orphanage served. Since 1947 it is the costum of the Baptism. Municipality (restored 1991-'95).