Town and architecture in Congo, 1885-1940
Theme:
medicine/health care, city life, dwelling/house, colonial administration, architecture and construction, health
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Kinshasa > Kinshasa
Legend:
The colonial government realised a new medical facility in Leopoldville for the white community between 1928 and 1934, the Reine-Elisabeth hospital. The complex that was conceived as a series of individual pavilions according to Belgian models at the time, provided comfort that was similar to that of institutions in the mother country. Those who stayed at the salon des malades could temporarily forget that they were in Congo.
Acquisition related person:
Colonial Office as donor
Date of acquisition:
1941-03-12
Original legend:
Salon des malades
Inventory number:
AP.0.1.3413