Stadsbibliotheek Haarlem
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The Stadsbibliotheek Haarlem is a collective name for all public libraries in the Haarlem area of the Netherlands. The first public library of Haarlem opened in 1921 at the cloisters of the Haarlem Ci
The Haarlem central library
Acta Eruditorum
Krijgsraadkamer with fireplace and picture of Abraham de Vries.
Text above the old doorway
Wigbolt Ripperda
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Wigbolt, Baron Ripperda was the city governor of Haarlem when the city was under siege by the Spanish army in the Eighty Years' War.
Portrait of Wigbolt Ripperda by Herman Collenius
Wigbolt Ripperda inspiring the citizens of Haarlem in the Doelen not to give in to the Spanish army.
Bust of Ripperda in the park named after him in Haarlem
Memorial plaque for Wigbolt Ripperda in the meeting hall of the Haarlem schutterij