Metelerkamp Foundation

Metelerkamp Foundation

Far into the 19th century, wealthy people built homes for the poor. In 1844 Miss P.P.J. Metelerkamp ordered five houses with two rooms.

However, three of these (in the alley) were occupied by multiple families, bringing the actual number of homes to 8. These double-occupied houses were therefore real ‘chambers'.

The distribution of the houses cannot be seen from the outside. The houses were intended for poor, Protestant families, who also received a quantity of free food.