Archive for 2024
Public Health Service building * 1956
Address: Caya R.H. Laclé 4 Year Built: 1956 Monument status: Protected Ownership: Government of Aruba This building, which houses the Public Health Services, was opened in 1956. In the building across, the Laboratory is located. In the street behind this building, the department of contagious illnesses is found. The 'GEZONDHEIDSDIENST' building at Caya R.H. Laclé [...] Read more >Savaneta Police Post
Address: Savaneta 110 Period Built: 1940's Monument status: Protected Ownership: Government of Aruba After WW-II, government buildings like Police stations and housing for police personnel were designed by the Curaçao Public Works Department and the designs were repeated in several constructions, most of which needed to be finished in short time and at low cost. [...] Read more >Cas Veneranda will be restored by Monumentsfund and the Government of Aruba
For more than seven years, Stichting Monumentenfonds Aruba (SMFA) has been looking for a partner who is interested in the building at Wilhelminastraat 7. One of the buildings with great historical value and unique architecture in Aruba. Today is a special day for SMFA to announce to the Aruban community that we have reached an […]
Read more >Monumentsfund Aruba is organizing a bidding for the rental of Weststraat 15
Stichting Monumentenfonds Aruba is organizing a bidding for the rental of Weststraat 15. We offer: A completely restored monument Outdoor space infront of the monument Large terrace at the rear Attic floor Maintenance of the monument, including air conditioners Offered for acquisition: Furnishings, such as indoor and outdoor furniture, kitchen and bar furnishings and appliances […]
Read more >Maintenance works at Watertower San Nicolas were finalized
Recently, Monumentsfund Aruba (SMFA) completed maintenance work on the Watertoren in San Nicolas. The maintenance was carried out by GPS Construction. They repaired some interior walls of the building and painted the tower entirely on the outside. They also installed a lightning conductor and changed and installed new colored lights to illuminate the tower at […]
Read more >Launching of Cas Veneranda Restoration project
Tuesday, March 12th, Monumentsfund Aruba (SMFA) in the presence of Minister of Economy, Communication, and Sustainable Development, Geoffrey Wever, and Minister of Finance and Culture, Xiomara Maduro, project partners, and other guests officially launched the restoration project of Cas Veneranda. Last year, SMFA announced reaching a purchase agreement with the heirs of Federico Maximiliano (Machi) [...] Read more >Launch of Eagle History Tour: Honoring the history of the Eagle Refinery, Aruba’s role in WWII and our Cultural Heritage
The Eagle History Tour project, aimed at increasing awareness of the history of the Eagle refinery and its role during World War II, was launched on February 16, the 82nd anniversary of Aruba’s involvement in World War II. This initiative, supported by Vfonds in the Netherlands, aims to engage both residents and tourists and promote [...] Read more >Huisje Wild (Wild’s House) is undergoing maintenance
Monumentsfund Aruba works on the maintenance of its monuments based on a multi-year maintenance plan. Based on this plan, maintenance will now startb on the Huisje Wild building at Schelpstraat 12. We will carry out some minor repairs on the building, fix and paint some windows, and fully paint the exterior of the building. Last […]
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