Wilhelminaziekenhuis, Historic hospital building in Nijmegen, Netherlands
Wilhelminaziekenhuis was a hospital building in Nijmegen designed by architect Derk Semmelink to serve as a medical facility for the community. The structure stood on Dr. Claas Noorduijnstraat and provided healthcare services to patients in the region.
The Protestant hospital opened in 1895 after a local resident donated the land and the community raised funds for its construction. In 1974 it merged with Canisiusziekenhuis to form Canisius-Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis, expanding healthcare services across the region.
The hospital was named after Princess Wilhelmina following Queen Regent Emma's visit in 1913, establishing a connection to Dutch royal heritage that defined the institution's identity. This royal connection shaped how locals understood and valued the medical center in their community.
The hospital was located on Dr. Claas Noorduijnstraat and operated as a medical facility for the community for many years. The original building was later repurposed and eventually demolished in 2014 to make room for new residential care facilities on the site.
After its time as a hospital ended, the original building was transformed into Verpleeghuis Margriet, a nursing home serving elderly residents. This conversion shows how the structure continued to serve healthcare needs in the community even after its primary purpose changed.
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