Gemeenlandshuis van Diemen

Built in 1727 to a design by Cornelis van der Does, this detached building served as a meeting place and base for dike surveillance. The facade features a Latin chronogram referring to protection from the sea. A relocated coat of arms stone commemorates the inn "Daer de Jaeger Uuythangt" (The Hunter Out) from 1609, which previously served as a common house.

Inside, one finds original glazing bars, stuccowork by Wittenbeeker, and woodwork by Le Normant. The Louis XIV-style hall is flanked by regency rooms; a stable and coach house behind the building enhance the country estate feel.

For over 250 years, the building was owned by the Hoogheemraadschap van den Zeeburg en Diemerzeedijk (Water Board of the Zeeburg and Diemerzeedijk), responsible for the Zuiderzee dike between Amsterdam and Muiden. During World War II, it was used by the Luftgaukommando Holland (Air Force Command of Holland). Since 2008, the building has belonged to the Hendrick de Keyser Association and after restoration in 2014 it is rented out for office and event functions.

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Source

• Text: TracesofWar
• Photos: TracesofWar
• Amsterdams Archief, 5191 Archief van de Secretarie; Afdeling Onderwijs en rechtsvoorganger