Villa Bouchina, Municipal monument at Dominee van Dijkweg 13, Doetinchem, Netherlands.
Villa Bouchina is a two-story white building with early 1900s architectural elements located near the center of Doetinchem. The structure displays classical proportions and detailed features typical of residences from this period.
The house was built in the early 1900s as a private residence and later served as a parsonage for the church. During the Second World War, it played a role as a temporary shelter for people in danger.
The building served as a parsonage for the Christian Reformed Church until the construction of a new church complex on Holter Weg.
The building is currently a private residence and not open to visitors, though it retains its status as a protected municipal monument. From the outside, you can view the architecture and distinctive features of the facade.
Between February and April 1943, the house provided shelter to eight people with special status, including illustrator Jo Spier. This was part of a network of hidden refuges organized by high-ranking officials.
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