Grote Looiersstraat
The construction of the second medieval city wall (± 1350) the central part of the Jekerkwartier was annexed to the city. Due to the presence of water (Jeker) many tanners established here. However the Jeker is a rain river, with much rain it floods, with little rain there is almost no water. The discharges of the tanners continued however, making the stench enormously in low water supply. Especially in the summer, the stench could be enormous by this activity. Hence this part of the city was built initially outside the city walls. Due to the decline of activity and frequent flooding at high tide, in 1897 the central branch of the Jeker was filled in. Large rectangular trays were found in various buildings on the Jeker, which were used for the tanning of hides. The names like Grote Looierstraat, Kleine Looierstraat and Witmakerstraat are a reminder of that time. Here in Maastricht from the late Middle Ages to the 19th century the tanning of hides was exercised by many.
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