Amsterdam Oud-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
WG-terrein (compound)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023
1. WG-terrein (compound) Marker
WG-terrein
Architecten diverse
Opdrachtgever Dienst der Publieke Werken, Gemeente Amsterdam
Bouwjaren 1891-1938
Het WG-terrein omvat een verzameling gebouwen die deel uitmaakten van een ziekenhuis: het Wilhelmina Gasthuis. Het oudste gedeelte bestond naar de modernste inzichten uit vrijstaande paviljoens in een parkachtige omgeving. Deze 'ruime, frisse en luchtige opzet' was goed voor het genezingsproces. Later werden veel klinieken bijgebouwd die nu woon- en werkruimte bieden aan kunstenaars.
Architects various
Commissioned by Dienst der Publieke Werken, Gemeente Amsterdam (Office of Public Works, City of Amsterdam)
Years of construction 1891-1938
The WG-terrein (compound) includes a collection of buildings that together formed the Wilhelmina Gasthuis (hospital). In the eyes of the modern beholder, the oldest part consisted of individual pavilions in a park like landscape. This 'spacious, fresh and airy' design was felt to be good for the healing process. Several
this page online
Erected by IAmsterdam.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the IAmsterdam series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1891.
Location. 52° 21.824′ N, 4° 52.26′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Oud-West. It is at the intersection of Marius van Bouwdijk Bastiaansestraat and WG-plein, on the right when traveling west on Marius van Bouwdijk Bastiaansestraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marius van Bouwdijk Bastiaansestraat 62, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1054 SK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marius van Bouwdijk Bastiaanse (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Reijnvaan (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gerard Borst (about 150 meters away); Jeltje de Bosch Kemper (about 210 meters away); Nico Richter (about 210 meters away); Ite Boerma (about 210 meters away); Arie Biemond (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Koningin Wilhelmina / Queen Wilhelmina (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023
2. WG-terrein (compound) Marker - wide view
Excerpt (in translation): The Wilhelmina Gasthuis (WG) is a former hospital in Amsterdam.(Submitted on July 21, 2023.)
On May 28, 1891, the ten-year-old, then still Princess Wilhelmina , laid the first stone for the Wilhelmina Gasthuis. It would be a hospital in a park-like setting. The hospital was located close to the former plague house and Buitengasthuis, located outside the city walls, southwest of the Singelgracht. Over time, the hospital was surrounded by the development of Oud-West .
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein
3. WG-terrein
South side of the complex, as seen from Eerste Helmerstraat (about 100+ meters to the south of the marker site).
circa 1905
4. Wilhelmina Gasthuis
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
