Noordervermaning Church

The "Noordervermaning" is a (former) Mennonite church located in Westzaan, North Holland, Netherlands. The exact address of the church is J.J. Allanstraat 463, 1551 RL Westzaan, Netherlands.

History:

• The church was built in 1695 and is therefore the oldest church building of the Reformed Congregations.
• It was recognized as a national monument in 1976.
• In the church, a house mark (Letters and Merck of the Builders of this Church) from 1695 can be seen, which is also considered to be the year of construction.
• The wooden church building survived the village fires in 1737 and 1741.

Architecture:

• Around 1860, the building at J.J. Allanstraat received a stone façade with rose windows.
• Fifteen years later, the first organ was installed, built by the firm L. van Dam & Zonen from Leeuwarden for the sum of f 2,072.45.

Significance:

1. The church is an important landmark in Westzaan and serves as a gathering place for the local community.
2. It also hosts various cultural events and exhibitions throughout the year.