Kalverringdijk 17
The ‘Noorderhuis,’ formerly of the Honig family, with a golden beehive in the family crest
‘Het Noorderhuis’ is a beautiful historic building. Originally this merchant’s house stood in Zaandijk, built in the second half of the 17th century and belonging to the Honig family. The house has undergone several external changes over the years. In 1914 it was purchased by Zaanse historian Gerrit Jan Honig, who owned it until 1970 before it was moved to the Zaanse Schans.
Originally built as a small house, The Noorderhuis took its current form between 1800 and 1850. After its transfer to the Zaanse Schans, it initially became a Style Room Museum.
The building has an impressive doorway, with gilded carvings and symbolic elements consistent with the adjacent property at number 19. These two properties were sailed to the Zaanse Schans on deck barges in 1970. ‘Het Noorderhuis’ was opened by Queen Juliana in 1972 after thorough restoration. It is a valuable historical gem on the Zaanse Schans, with a rich history and the unique character of a merchant’s house from the 17th century. The property has beautiful stylistic elements, such as the bedsteads with marbled wooden pilasters and the Empire-style panelled front room. If you look between the Noorderhuis and ‘t Koopmanshuys d’Mol, you will see a chimney on the roof of the Noorderhuis with a so-called “madman” that turns with the wind so that the smoke does not blow in during strong winds.
The ‘Noorderhuis’ at Lagedijk 240 in Zaandijk
