Huize Windekind, Historical residence in Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands
Description
Huize Windekind is a red brick villa that rises across four levels on a slope bordering Westbroekpark in Scheveningen. The architecture alternates between closed and open facade sections along Nieuwe Parklaan.
History
The building was constructed in 1928 as a residence for police commissioner Francois van 't Sant. During German occupation in World War II, it served as headquarters for the Sicherheitspolizei.
Culture
The facade displays a large key symbol that references Frederik van Eeden's literary work 'De kleine Johannes'. The name Windekind comes from an elven character in that same story.
Practical
The dining room is located on the ground floor, living spaces on the first floor, and bedrooms on the second level. The sloped terrain allows different entry points to each floor.
Did you know?
The basement holds dark memories as an interrogation site where numerous prisoners endured severe mistreatment by German security forces. This hidden history makes the location a silent witness to the war years.
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