(Noordeinde 5) [14] is a monumental three-storey building in Louis XV style with corner pilasters, framed ionic entrance and a richly decorated gable with crest. The building was established in 1746 for Albert Timmerman and his wife Maria Bent at the location of three older houses.
After purchase in 1814 by W. Costerus it was decorated as a town hall and a monk statue (circa 1658) was placed on the crest. The entrance door was also given a new door with skylight (empire forms with Minerva head). The building, which was restored in 1997-98, contains a Louis XV style (wedding) room with stucco ceilings and gilded leather wallpaper. The form. council chamber has a mantelpiece in Louis XIV style (painting third quarter of the 17th century) and a Louis XV stucco ceiling. The staircase is decorated in Louis XV style. This style also includes the stucco reliefs of the four seasons (third quarter of the 18th century) in the corridor. The new town hall designed by T. Alberts & amp; M. van Huut at the Pierebaan 3 was put into operation in 1985.
