De Joodsche Invalide, Nursing home in Amsterdam, Netherlands
De Joodsche Invalide is a nursing home in Amsterdam featuring two distinct architectural styles. The original 1925 section displays Amsterdam School characteristics, while the 1934 extension represents the modernist Nieuwe Bouwen design approach.
The building was founded in 1911 to provide care for elderly Jewish residents of Amsterdam. In March 1943, 256 occupants were deported when the facility closed during World War II.
The building served as a gathering place for elderly members of Amsterdam's Jewish community. The synagogue inside, with interiors designed by M. Staal-Kropholler, provided a space for worship and communal life.
The building stands at Nieuwe Achtergracht 98 near Weesperplein in Amsterdam's city center. You can appreciate its exterior architecture from the street, as it now functions as a protected monument.
The 1934 extension earned the nickname 'Glass Palace' due to its extensive use of windows and transparent architectural elements. This unusual design choice made the structure stand out among buildings of its era.
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