Asylet för Pauvres Honteux

Asylet för Pauvres Honteux was a residential building in Stockholm that provided housing for women from higher social backgrounds who faced economic hardship. The structure was designed by architects Gustaf Dahl and Axel Kumlien with architectural features typical of the 1800s.

The institution was founded in 1863 and began in a rented apartment, initially housing 16 elderly women. In 1865 the organization acquired additional space to expand its capacity for residents.

The name Pauvres Honteux comes from French and means the ashamed poor. The place was created as a social response to women from higher social classes who had fallen into financial hardship.

The original building no longer stands, as it was replaced by an office complex between 1960 and 1962. Visitors interested in the site today encounter the modern structure that succeeded it rather than the historic facility.

The founding organization still exists today and continues to operate elderly care facilities in Stockholm. This shows how the original mission of the house has evolved and continued for more than a century.

Location: Stockholm

Inception: 1863

Architects: Gustaf Dahl, Axel Kumlien

GPS coordinates: 59.34389,18.05417

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42