Saint Stephens Almshouse

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Haarlemmerstraat 50
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Almshouse, founded in 1487 by brewer Van Tetrode and his wife. Named after St. Steven, the patron saint of brewers.

Almshouse, founded in 1487 by brewer Van Tetrode and his wife. Named after St. Steven, the patron saint of brewers. Intended for thirteen poor, respectable men who could be either married or single. On the death of a married man, his widow had to move out.

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