Gereformeerde Kerk
Drachtstercompagnie, NL
The church stands on the site of its predecessor , which was demolished in 1972.
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Drachtstercompagnie, NL
The church stands on the site of its predecessor , which was demolished in 1972.
Munnekezijl, NL
Interesting hall church with tower, built in 1913 by L. Reitsma according to a model that was common in the Northern Netherlands in those years. Characteristic is the combination of painted wainscoting in the interior with stained glass windows, wooden ceilings, plastered walls and brick details. From the outside, this type of church, also in Munnekezijl, has a robust brick appearance, usually with a tower rising from the facade. Organ from 1920 by the Gebr. Rohlfing (Osnabrück). This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.
Doornspijk, NL
Characteristic example of Reformed church building from the interbellum period, influenced by the work of Tj. Kuipers.
Den Bommel, NL
Hall church in neo-Romanesque style. Restored and renovated in 1955. A roof turret and (behind the church) a consistory were added at that time.
Idskenhuizen, NL
Built as a Reformed church. Renovated in 1929, damaged by storm in 2000. This church has a fascinating history. During the renovation of the original church building in 1929, interesting early modern stained glass windows were installed, both on both sides and in the front facade. The window in the front facade shows the dates 1844 - 1994, this on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Reformed Church in this village. The console of the organ is on the gallery above the entrance.
Boerakker, NL
Interesting interbellum church with tower. Right next to the earlier small church, which is still there.
Maasbracht, NL
Village church with tower. Destroyed by war actions 1944-1945, restored 1949.
Sleeuwijk, NL
The Ontmoetingskerk was built in 1967 to a design by architect ir LRT Oskam. The church replaced the old reformed church on the Notenlaan.
Loppersum, NL
Characteristic Reformed reconstruction church.
Oldekerk, NL
Reconstruction church with roof turret. Replaced an earlier church that was demolished in 1964.
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