La Casa de Beneficencia y Maternidad de La Habana, Historical orphanage in central Havana, Cuba.
The grand institution featured neo-classical architecture with dedicated spaces for classrooms, medical facilities, and residential areas for children and expectant mothers.
Founded in 1794 under Luis de las Casas, the establishment merged several child care initiatives, including the Casa Cuna dating back to 1687.
The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul managed daily operations, providing education and care for abandoned children until they reached working age.
The building stood at the intersection of San Lazaro and Belascoain streets until its demolition between 1959 and 1982.
The facility included a baby hatch system where mothers could anonymously leave their infants for the institution to care for them.
Location: Havana
GPS coordinates: 23.14069,-82.37119
Latest update: May 8, 2025 03:00
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