Two mayors, one street. Rue Alphonse et Maurice Hellinckx stands as a testament to a family’s legacy in Ganshoren. This straight street, stretching over 260 meters, connects Rue Louis Delhove to Rue François Beeckmans. Rue Alphonse et Maurice Hellinckx wasn’t always so straightforward. It was once a section of Rue du Moulin, a street that took a sharp, right-angled turn. The street’s name honors two prominent figures. Alphonse Hellinckx served as mayor of Ganshoren from 1927 to 1936. His grandson, Maurice Hellinckx, held the same position, albeit briefly, from 1959 to 1960, his term ending with his untimely death. Originally named Rue Alphonse Hellinckx, the street received its current name, Rue Alphonse et Maurice Hellinckx, in 1963, a tribute to both men. Interestingly, another Hellinckx, François, has a street named after him in Koekelberg. The potential family connection between the three remains a mystery. Rue Alphonse et Maurice Hellinckx has seen changes over time. In late 2008, safety improvements included a raised pedestrian crossing at the intersection with Rue Beeckmans. Narrowed sidewalks on one side and reorganized parking anticipated the street’s conversion to one-way traffic. These changes reflect the ongoing evolution of Rue Alphonse et Maurice Hellinckx, a street shaped by the past, yet adapting to the present.
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