Our history
The main part of the monumental building at Boschstraat 70 was built in the first half of the 17th century in approx. 1642. It was remodelled, restored and extended several times (1780, 1840, 1880, 1920, 1964). Despite all architectural changes that have occurred in the past the building still bears the familiarity, grown over generations, with the country, the climate and materials as well as with the way of life of the people and their cultural background. Many historic elements with architectural value were preserved during the last restoration process that started early 1999. The terrazzo floor with the aphorism SALVE, the tile floors, the mantelpieces in Belgian marble, the oak doors and floors, stucco decorations, wall paintings and cast iron elements are only a few treasures from the past to be mentioned to this respect.
With regard to the use of the building in this century the family Jongen-de Liège lived here from beginning 1912 until 1964. During World War II German as well as American soldiers occupied the building for a certain period. Military vehicles were even parked inside. When the war was over ‘war relief funds’ were used to cover up beautiful wall paintings with white paint. Luckily a number of them could be recovered and are now visible again.
During the mid eighties the building was transformed into a house for children with socio-psychological problems. The Congregation of Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus gave them great care until they moved out in the mid nineties. In 1999 the building was transformed into the 3-star Deluxe hotel-restaurant De Pauwenhof.
