This building, Lilla hemmet, is a stark reminder of a time when syphilis was a rampant disease, affecting even the smallest of individuals. It served as a refuge for children born with the disease. It was founded by Edvard Welander, a professor of syphilology at the Karolinska Institute. He was a pioneer in treating syphilis and dedicated to providing these children with the care they needed. Lilla hemmet, initially a humble dwelling, quickly became too small. It was then relocated to a newly built structure, designed by architect Frithjof Svensson. The building served as a beacon of hope for these children, providing them with treatment and a safe haven. The children often lived at Lilla hemmet until school age, and thanks to the advanced treatment and nurturing environment, many of them were cured. The building, a symbol of hope and resilience against a debilitating disease, later underwent a transformation, becoming a center for child and adolescent psychiatry. Today, its walls hold the memories of countless lives touched by Edvard Welander’s compassion and the collective desire to cure the unseen enemy.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to