Burghers widowhouse, Historic office building in Vasastan, Stockholm, Sweden
The Burghers Widowhouse is an office building in Vasastan with seven stories arranged around a central courtyard. The structure features Nordic architectural elements including a classicistic loggia with exposed pillars and a grand entrance staircase.
Founded in 1725 by Abraham Grill, this building served for centuries as a retirement residence for widows of Stockholm's burgher class. Architects Emil Victor Langlet and Carl Nestor Söderberg shaped its design and reflected the social care traditions of the institution.
Built as a residence for widows of wealthy Stockholm merchants, the building reflects the social responsibility of its era. The architecture with its central courtyard mirrors the merchant class's commitment to caring for those in need.
The building is easily accessible in the Vasastan district and offers good connectivity to surrounding neighborhood areas. Visitors should note that this is an occupied residential building with specific regulations for its elderly housing units.
The name reflects the building's original purpose and the focused care provided to widows as a vulnerable group in early modern times. This institution represented an early form of organized social welfare supported by wealthy Stockholm residents.
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