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eleventh century. Another prominent building is the restaurant-cafe De Engel ("The Angel"), already mentioned in the 16th century as a tavern.

Former access roads to the old centre are still recognisable by their names, such as the Odijkseweg and Loerikseweg. Houten had many orchards, but few have survived.

The expanding city 1966-1998

Modern Houten started to take shape late in the 20th century (1966-1998). It was first designated by the office of Wissing-Derks as a Groeikern -- a centre of growth -- to meet the needs

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