In 1733, the sugar refinery Baltus & Co was founded on the Hoge Nieuwstraat . The former warehouse extends to the Binnen Walevest. With its five floors, it was the tallest building in Dordrecht and is still visible from the Waterbus .
After the building lost its function, the warehouse was was bought by the municipality of Dordrecht due to its poor condition. Dordrecht municipality. In 1973 and 1974, the building was renovated and then came Then it came back into private hands. It was rebuilt as an office building office building in which several companies were established. The The warehouse in the beautiful port area of Dordrecht is now a residential purpose. Six large town houses with garages and Six large town houses with garages and roof terraces will be realised.