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Alderstrøst
Alderstrøst refers to two residential complexes built by Association of Craftsmen in Copenhagen to provide affordable housing for elderly, indigent members and their widows in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. The oldest is located on Nørrebrogade (Nørrebrogade 17, Baggesensgade 10 and Blågårdsgade 9). The other one is located at the corner of Nørre Allé (No. 15–19) and Møllegade (No. 28–30). The Nørreborgade complex is no longer owned by Håndværkerforeningen. History Creating the foundation On a board meeting in 1852, the idea was conceived for a "collection lottery" which was to raise funds for the construction of affordable housing for elderly artisan, craftsmen in Copenhagen but the lottery was not approved by the authorities until 1857. The Alderstrøst Foundation was established by in 1862. Other contributions came from gifts and grants. Alderstrøst in Nørrebrogade An 11,606 square Alen (unit of length), alen (4,180 m2) site on Nør ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alderstrøst Nørrebrogade Rendering
Alderstrøst refers to two residential complexes built by Association of Craftsmen in Copenhagen to provide affordable housing for elderly, indigent members and their widows in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. The oldest is located on Nørrebrogade (Nørrebrogade 17, Baggesensgade 10 and Blågårdsgade 9). The other one is located at the corner of Nørre Allé (No. 15–19) and Møllegade (No. 28–30). The Nørreborgade complex is no longer owned by Håndværkerforeningen. History Creating the foundation On a board meeting in 1852, the idea was conceived for a "collection lottery A lottery (or lotto) is a form of gambling that involves the drawing of numbers at random for a prize. Some governments outlaw lotteries, while others endorse it to the extent of organizing a national or state lottery. It is common to find som ..." which was to raise funds for the construction of affordable housing for elderly craftsmen in Copenhagen but the lottery was no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Association Of Craftsmen In Copenhagen
The Association of Craftsmen in Copenhagen (Danish language, Danish: Haandværkerforeningen i Kjøbenhavn) is an interest organisation based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Its 2,200 members are owners of small and medium large companies. It is affiliated with 35 guilds and industry organisations. History The association was founded at the initiative of master joiner Lasenius Kramp in 1840 to promote the interest of craftsmen of all trades. Håndværkerforeningen acquired a former Freemasons' Hall on Kronprinsensgade (No. 7) in 1868. They had a 2000-volume library reading room and billiard room in the building but moved out after taking over Moltke's Mansion on Dronningens Tværgade in 1930. Headquarters In 1880, the Craftsmen's Association acquired Moltke's Mansion on the corner of Bredgade and Dronningens Tværgade in Copenhagen. The following year the association expanded the building with a new wing with an assembly hall. Residential portfolio Håndværkerforenignen owns a large num ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |