This monumental building dates from the 19th century and has also served as the mayor's residence.
The original owner Hayo was a mediocre merchant, but had a high opinion of himself, as evidenced by the large mansion. He had to support a large family and because he was the son-in-law of Mayor Gerdenier, he also wanted to become mayor after the death of his father-in-law. After not being elected twice, Hayo understood that he had no chance at that office. He left Medemblik and on 28 April 1884 sold Vooreiland 2 to the state for 12,000 guilders.
Until the Second World War, the house served as a home for the medical director of the then state mental institution Landswerf on the Westereiland. During this war the Germans had an office in the house and during the flooding of the Wieringermeer polder five families lived in the building as evacuees. After the Second World War a dentist's practice was housed in the monumental building for many years. It has also served as the mayor's residence.
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