Bruiningshofje

It was founded in 1610 by Jan Bruininck Gerritz (it i s assumed), and is one of four hofjes owned by the Mennonite church of Haarlem.

A document survives from 1647 in which a sum of 150 Carolus guldens is recorded for adding a new house and garden, received from Lysbeth van Blenckvliet.

[2][3] is also quite long; many opted to give a small amount (5 cents) to the women on their death-day.

In 1800 this had grown to free rent for all six women, and during the year the following goods for the hofje: 20 5-cent pieces each week, 20 tons turf, two 20-pound barrels of butter, two sacks of potatoes, and a half-sack of salt.

It wasn't renovated for running water or gas heat until 1936, when a redesign was executed, resulting in five homes.