Janusz Korczak hospital in Łódź, Children's hospital in Stary Widzew, Łódź, Poland.
Janusz Korczak hospital is a children's medical facility in Stary Widzew, Łódź, composed of multiple red brick buildings arranged along a north-south axis. The complex sits within a small park dotted with mature trees and connecting pathways.
The hospital opened in 1905 with financial backing from industrial families including Scheibler, Herbst, Geyer, and Kunitzer who wanted to create a modern medical facility. This support from wealthy local families made the construction of an advanced hospital complex possible.
The hospital buildings showcase regional industrial architecture with high pointed-arch windows and doors. An administrative building features a large rose window made of colored glass that catches light throughout the day.
The hospital is located at Aleja Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 71 and continues to provide pediatric care. Extensive renovations began in July 2012 to modernize the facility.
The facility originally bore the name Hospital of Anna Maria, named after the deceased daughter of Edward and Matylda Herbst. This naming choice reflected the family's significant personal investment in the institution's creation.
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