75 years of reconstruction: pouring the destruction by bombs!
75 years of reconstruction: pouring the destruction by bombs!
Johannesstraße, 35390 Gießen, Deutschland - The reconstruction of the Evangelical Sister House and the old people's home is celebrated 75 years ago. On December 6, 1944, the city fell victim to a devastating bombing of the British Air Force, so that over 80 percent of the city center went into flames and many historical buildings, including the sister house, were completely destroyed. The reconstruction was only possible thanks to the tireless commitment of the General Association for Power and Nursing to Gießen, which in September 1945 partially resumed the operation of the hospital, such as reported.
On January 8, 1950, the geriatric nursing home, which is now known as the John's Elderly Aid Center, was reopened. This reopening was essential in view of the great demand for nursing places in the post -war years. The place was limited and the waiting lists were long. Despite the difficult circumstances at the time, the older people in Gießen were once again able to find safe accommodation. Marianne Wander, the chairwoman of the association, emphasized the importance of reconstruction and emphasized that it was not only about buildings, but also about giving hope.
a historical development
The roots of the sister house go back to the middle of the 19th century when Gießen women founded a citizens' initiative movement to help poor and sick people. This historical development, which goes back to the first construction of the sister house in 1848, is dealt with in detail in the chronicle of the sister house. The focus was always on support for older and needy women, and the facilities continued to develop over time to meet the growing needs of society, as can be read on the website of the sister house
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