Anna-Forcke-Stift, Cultural heritage monument in Barsinghausen, Germany.
The Anna-Forcke-Stift is an Art Nouveau style residence located on Bergstrasse in Barsinghausen near the Deister mountain. The structure displays the architectural features typical of early institutional care buildings from its era.
The Henriettenstift organization founded this residence in 1908 to house elderly and ill members of their religious community. The facility operated for many decades as part of the organization's work caring for vulnerable people.
The building is named after a former religious leader and reflects how institutional homes were designed in the early 1900s. The protected facade shows the style of facilities built to care for those in need.
The building sits on Bergstrasse and is easily visible from the street. The property is located at the edge of town in a hilly area, making it accessible by standard road access.
A fire in 2012 damaged the upper floors and eventually led to the building being closed. Since then it has remained vacant, illustrating how such historical structures face challenges to their survival.
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