Bet Busel, Heritage site in Safed, Israel
Description
Bet Busel is a two-story residential building in central Safed featuring architectural elements typical of early twentieth-century construction in the region. The structure was built using materials and methods common to the area at that time.
History
The building was founded in 1904 as a British mission facility and initially served the medical needs of the Jewish population in Galilee and Safed. It later operated as a Scottish mission college until 1936.
Culture
The building shows how medical care evolved in northern Israel, marking the shift from foreign missionary facilities to modern Israeli institutions. You can see in its layout how healthcare and education merged during that era.
Practical
The building stands on Palmach Street and maintains its original exterior architecture. It remains accessible to those interested in local architectural history or conducting historical research.
Did you know?
During the 1948 War of Independence, the building served as a strategic outpost for Haganah forces defending the Jewish Quarter of Safed. Its location and structure made it an important position during that conflict.
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