Archive for 2024
Address: Schelpstraat 40 Year Built: 1910 Monument status: Protected Status: Government of Aruba This stately red building in the Schelpstraat has been designated as a monument. It was built in 1910. It was the home of merchant Segundo Nicasio Ecury, commonly known as Dundun. The trade house S.N. Ecury represented Ford motorcars and Goodrich tires, [...]
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Location: junction Oranjestraat/Zoutmanstraat Year Built: Fort: 1789 / Tower: 1868 Monument status: Protected Ownership: Government of Aruba The military Fort Zoutman was built in 1798 and marks the oldest construction on the island. The Fort now houses the Historical Museum of Aruba. The Willem III Tower has been a striking landmark in Aruba since the [...]
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Location: Hato - Sero Patrishi - Savaneta Year Built: Unknown Status: Protected (Hato, Savaneta) Ownership: Monuments Fund Aruba (Hato) Commanders were the highest authorities on our island, from the mid-17th to the mid-19th century. Aruba fell under the Dutch West India Company from 1636 and remained subordinate to Curaçao until after 1950. Commanders were usually [...]
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Address: Schelpstraat 36-38 Year Built: end 19th Century Monument status: Protected Ownership: Monumentsfund Aruba This residence was constructed toward the conclusion of the 19th century. It was, along with the adjacent merchant’s house (number 36), constructed in the early 20th century and comprises a two-unit structure. The building on the left, at # 38, is [...]
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Address: Schoolstraat 2 Year Built: 1918 Monument status: Protected Ownership: Monuments Fund Aruba The building known as Hotel Colombia is a two-story structure situated at the intersection of Zoutmanstraat and Oranjestraat. It was constructed in 1918 and originally owned by Nadie Henriquez, showcasing its architectural charm with balconies and columns, making it one of the [...]
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Address: Schelpstraat 12 Year Built: Second Half 19th Century Monument status: Protected Ownership: Monuments Fund Aruba This merchant’s residence likely dates back to the latter part of the 19th century. In 1913, Maximiliano Francisco Arends sold the property to the sailor Victor Wild for a sum of six hundred Florins. At that time, the house [...]
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Location: Ranchostraat Year Built: 1892 Monument status: Protected Ownership: Monuments Fund Aruba The lime kiln located on Ranchostraat was constructed in 1892 by Mr. Santiago Tromp. Kilns, giant ovens, were employed on the island for the production of lime. The process involved heating coral stones and shells until they were reduced to powder, and water [...]
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Address: Van der Veen Zeppenfeldtstraat 27 Year Built: 1940 Status: Protected Ownership: Monuments Fund Aruba This protected monument, dating back to around 1940, initially featured only a ground floor and operated as a store selling books, instruments, newspapers, gifts, and more. Later, a second floor was added, transforming the structure into a residence for the [...]
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Address: Wilhelminastraat 6 Year Built: 1888 Monument status: Protected Ownership: Monuments Fund Aruba Between 1887 and 1888, this monument was constructed in a neoclassical style, with its front entrance with grand circular steps leading to the stately portico with a classical pediment. It was the first public primary school, called ‘Landsschool’, meaning government school, public [...]
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Address: Wilhelminastraat 8 Year Built: 1925 Monument status: Protected Ownership: Monuments Fund Aruba The Eloy Arends Building, situated on Wilhelminastraat in Oranjestad, stands out as one of the most beautiful Caribbean-style houses in the area. It was originally constructed by Dr. Jacobo Eloy Arends, with architectural design by the Aruban architect Chibi Wever. The Arends [...]
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