Doopsgezind Gasthuis

In 1855, the foundations were laid for the Doopsgezind Gasthuis in Groningen. Brother Jacob Dijk, a member of the Mennonite congregation, made a donation the congregation could buy a number of small houses.

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The guest house was actually established in 1872, after which it was expanded with several houses in 1883 and 1924. After World War II, they wanted to demolish the guest house to build new houses on that site. Nevertheless, they chose to keep the houses. In 1988 and 1989, the hospice's residences were even renovated.

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