Plantage in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Portugees Israëlietisch Ziekenhuis / Portugese Israelite Hospital
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017
1. Portugees Israëlietisch Ziekenhuis / Portugese Israelite Hospital Marker
Portugees Israëlietisch Ziekenhuis
Architect: Harry Elte (1880-1944)
Opdrachtgever: Portugees Israëlietisch Gemeente
Bouwjaren: 1915, 1916
De gevelsteen boven de ingang van dit voormalige ziekenhuis toont een pelikaan die haar jongen voedt met haar eigen bloed; het herkenningsteken van de Portugees Israëlitische Gemeente. Het ziekenhuis uit 1916 bood plaats aan 50 patiënten en een kleine afdeling voor oude vrouwen. Op nummer 12 bevond zich het Zusterhuis. Tijdens de oorlog was het ziekenhuis het toneel van gedwongen sterilisaties. Vanaf 1951 kwam hier het joodse bejaardenhuis Beth Sjalom. Nu dient het als jongerenhuisvesting.
Architect: Harry Elte (1880-1944)
Commissioned by: Portugees Israëlietisch Gemeente (Portugese Israelite Community)
Years of Construction: 1915, 1916
The plaque above the entrance to this former hospital represents a pelican feeding its young with its own blood; the memorial symbol of the Portuguese Israelite Community. The hospital dating back to 1916 could accommodate 50 patients and also had a small ward for elderly women. The nurses' residence was located at no. 12. Numerous forced sterilisations took place at this hospital during the war. The Jewish home for the elderly,
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Erected by IAmsterdam.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 52° 22.067′ N, 4° 54.639′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Plantage. Marker is on Henri Polaklaan just east of Plantage Parklaan, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Henri Polaklaan 12B, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1018 CM, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. De Burcht / The Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Auschwitzmonument (Spiegelmonument) / Auschwitz Monument (Mirror Monument) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Defenders of Jewish Children World War II Memorial (about 90 meters away); Wertheimpark (about 120 meters away); Hugo de Vries (about 150 meters away); Vernieling Bevolkingsregister / The Attack on the Population Register (about 150 meters away); Adriaan Morriën (about 210 meters away); De Hortus (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Portuguese-Israelite Hospital (Jewish Historical Museum). (Submitted on July 18, 2017.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017
2. Portugees Israëlietisch Ziekenhuis / Portugese Israelite Hospital Marker - Wide View
The marker is just to the right of the set of black doors on the right.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017
3. Pelican Feeding Her Young Her Own Blood - Gevelsteen (Gable Stone) Above the Entrance of 12A
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
