Former townhal of the city Middelharnis

The (old) town hall of Middelharnis In 1639 by Arent van 's Gravesande designed and executed by Pieter Adriaanszn. Noorwits. The building was built in Dutch Classicist style. The pediment is the weapon of Middelharnis. In the building there are three images that symbolize prudence , love and justice .

Next door on right hand side is a walvisrib/ rib bone from the whale that was caught by fishermen from this village. On the left side of the door hang two neck stones . A punishment/penalty of those days

On the tower of the town hall one sees a brass gaff boat. This symbolizes that originally Middelharnis is a fishing town.

[Margo]

Beautiful architecture fav

[mittens (Marilyn)]

The architecture if beautiful. Excellent shot. Fav!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Wonderful architecture and a lovely capture !

[Anita Campbell]

Beautiful old architecture

[Kitty Hawke]

Excellent. Lovely old building and setting.

[Jessika Panteleios]

What a beautiful building and I love your perspective.

[KWind]

It's beautiful! Nicely composed shot.

[Kathy]

Very regal look. Nice shot of the town hall and the lane leading up to it.

[Babs]

Beautiful architecture.

[Bep]

Mooie architectuur. Jammer dat Zeeland zo'n eind bij ons vandaan is; ik zou er best eens een paar dagen willen rondkijken.

[Mickey Anderson]

The perfect building! I so love the stairs

[Gosia]

Beautiful view.

[Elyse Klemchuk]

Wonderful architecture!

[Chris K]

a beautiful building and very interesting information

[Denise Wood]

Beautiful architecture :)

[sally agnew]

Beautiful in it's simplicity and thank you for sharing the info :)

[Merrelyn]

A beautiful, historic building :)

[Fisher Family]

Lovely architecture, and you were very fortunate not to have any vehicles in the way. Good background information too - fav!

Ian

[Ivan]

Such a beautiful street, Ferry, and well composed image. Love those buildings! fav.

[Hazel]

I'd love to live in a peaceful and characterful close such as this.

[Pyrrhula]

@fishers @quietpurplehaze The realty is often different. This pic. is taken on a Sunday ,cars are right behind me. Did take some time to find it empthy. In summer it is busy with holliday people.

[Daisy Miller]

Beautiful shot. Thank you for the interesting description.

[Jane Morley]

One of the best! Fav.

[Sandy]

Great leading lines to the beautiful façade of the town hall.

[Louise & Ken]

I love this view and what a beautiful little street! This reminds me a great deal of certain locations in old Boston!