Villa Waldfriede, Residential villa in Nordost, Wiesbaden, Germany
Villa Waldfriede was a three-story residential villa in Wiesbaden's Nordost district featuring a side tower and a large terrace overlooking gardens with statues and a central fountain. The property included extensive landscaped grounds that created a retreat within the urban setting.
The villa was constructed between 1877 and 1879 by architect Alfred Schellenberg and originally owned by Friedrich Wilhelm Poths before being sold to merchant Carl Bonnet. After decades of use, the structure was demolished in 1966.
The building served different purposes over time, functioning as a private residence, then as a school for young female leaders, and finally as a municipal retirement home. This succession of uses reflected changing community needs across the decades.
The villa no longer stands after being demolished in 1966, but its former location can be identified using coordinates 50.10505 latitude and 8.21265 longitude. Visitors interested in the historical site can visit the location today to see how the area has developed since then.
The property contained a six-hectare English landscape garden with an ornamental pond featuring a small island called Insel der Seligen. This distinctive garden design was remarkable for its size and included romantic elements that set it apart from typical residential estates.
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