Burghers widowhouse, Historic office building in Vasastan, Stockholm, Sweden
The Burghers Widowhouse features seven levels with a rooftop terrace, structured around a central courtyard with traditional Nordic architectural elements.
Founded in 1725 by Abraham Grill, the building served as a retirement residence for widows of Stockholm's burgher class members through multiple centuries.
The structure's design by architects Emil Victor Langlet and Carl Nestor Söderberg reflects 18th-century Swedish architectural principles and social care traditions.
The building maintains residential units with specific regulations, offering specialized services for elderly occupants in the Vasastan district of Stockholm.
Located at coordinates 59.345917N, 18.047422E, the building incorporates a classicistic loggia style with exposed pillars and a grand entrance staircase.
GPS coordinates: 59.34592,18.04742
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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