Elberfelder Armenpflegedenkmal

The Elberfelder Armenpflegedenkmal is a bronze memorial in Wuppertal showing a young woman assisting an elderly man. The sculptural group sits on a granite pedestal with portrait medallions and rises to approximately 4.5 meters in height.

The memorial was built in 1903 to honor a new welfare system developed in the city of Elberfeld. It was destroyed during World War II and later reconstructed in 2011.

The memorial celebrates a turning point in how German cities approached caring for poor citizens, showing a young woman helping an older man as a symbol of this shift. The bronze figures and portrait medallions reflect how the community valued this new approach to social support.

The memorial is located in central Wuppertal near the Citykirche and is easily reached on foot. The site offers accessible viewing options for all visitors.

Three bronze relief plates on the pedestal display the faces of Daniel von der Heydt, Gustav Schlieper, and David Peters. These men were the founders of the welfare system that this memorial honors.

Location: Wuppertal

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 51.25634,7.14729

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42