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Doopsgezinde Kerk

Ouddorp, NL

Relatively large hall church without tower. Replaced an earlier Vermaning on the Weststraat.

Doopsgezinde Kerk

Feanwâlden, NL

In 1895 Bakker & Timmenga built a new organ for the Mennonite Church in Veenwouden. The same firm restored the work in 1981. In June 1981 the organ could be put back into use.

Doopsgezinde Kerk

Hoofddorp, NL

Hall church in neo-Romanesque style without tower. Out of use as a church building NPB 1948. Then in use as a church of the Mennonite Community. The roof turret, present on the old black and white image, disappeared decades ago.

Doopsgezinde Kerk

Drachten, NL

The Mennonite Meeting House dating from 1790 and its associated side rooms were restored and renovated in 2007. The old entrance with the large doors is now the main entrance again. Inside, everything is so flexibly arranged that the building can have a multifunctional purpose. (60-08/61-09)

Doopsgezinde Kerk

Roden, NL

Large church with roof turret. Extension in 1983.

Doopsgezinde Kerk

Buitenpost, NL

Wooden church(let) with roof turret. Converted former farm.

Doopsgezinde Kerk

Groningen, NL

Extension in 1853 and 1932. Renovated in 1963.

Doopsgezinde Kerk

Schagen, NL

Built as a Reformed Church. As such out of use around 1974, when a new Reformed Church was put into use elsewhere in Schagen.

Doopsgezinde Kerk

Broek op Langedijk, NL

Hall church from 1858. Renovation, including new facade, in 1968.

Doopsgezinde Kerk

Makkum, NL

The Mennonite Church of Makkum is a monumental church building in Makkum.

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