Kaiser- und Kaiserin-Friedrich-Kinderkrankenhaus, Cultural heritage monument and former hospital in Wedding, Berlin.
The Kaiser- and Kaiserin-Friedrich Children's Hospital is a former medical facility in Wedding with multi-wing architecture from the late 19th century, featuring detailed facades and symmetrical rows of windows. The complex includes a central courtyard with isolation wards and now operates as a geriatric care center and health sports facility.
The hospital opened in 1890 as a response to Berlin's high child mortality rates, founded through the efforts of Adolf Baginsky and Rudolf Virchow. Financial support from the Kaiser Friedrich Foundation enabled the creation of specialized pediatric services at this location.
The medical facility received 250,000 marks from Empress Victoria through the Kaiser Friedrich Foundation to support pediatric care development.
The building is located at Reinickendorfer Strasse 61 in the Wedding district and is visible from the street. Visitors should know that the site remains in active use as a care facility, so access to interior areas may be limited.
The hospital was the first in Berlin to bring together several specialized departments for pediatrics, infectious diseases, and pediatric surgery under a single roof. This concentration of medical expertise was a notable innovation for its time.
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