SANATORIUM AT 14 RIGA STREET
In the recent past, we witnessed how countries worldwide addressed the Covid-19 crisis. In the past, there have also been diseases that affected almost the entire world. One such disease was tuberculosis, whose spread was exacerbated by increased human migration to cities and factories, post-war migration processes, and weakened immunity. Targeted and organized action was […]
In the recent past, we witnessed how countries worldwide addressed the Covid-19 crisis. In the past, there have also been diseases that affected almost the entire world. One such disease was tuberculosis, whose spread was exacerbated by increased human migration to cities and factories, post-war migration processes, and weakened immunity. Targeted and organized action was needed to curb the disease. 1923. In the year, following the example of other Western European countries, the Society for Combating Tuberculosis was also established in Latvia. Its goal was to promote public health. The society collected donations, and there was once a special day on the first Sunday of May when the problem of tuberculosis was highlighted. It was called White Flower Day, when benefactors received a white paper flower for their donations.
Tuberculosis treatment options until the 20th century 50. years were limited, so recovery was promoted through fresh air, rest, nutritious food, and physical exercise. Sanatoriums could provide such services. Their function was to strengthen patients’ immune systems, and sanatoriums also somewhat limited the spread of the disease by temporarily isolating the sick or at-risk groups from others. The characteristic approach of sanatoriums to health promotion was evidenced by elements incorporated into their architecture, such as verandas, balconies, pavilions for aerotherapy (healing in fresh air), and sunbathing areas. From a national perspective, the establishment of sanatoriums was an opportunity to demonstrate adherence to contemporary ideas about supporting families in crisis situations. Interestingly, increasingly modern ideas about hygiene principles were incorporated into the design of sanatoriums.
We invite you to explore the historical images and a brief dossier of the sanatorium at Rīgas Street 14.
“OGRE KANGARI” HIKING TRAIL
We invite you to explore the hiking trail to better discover the hills of Ogre. View the photo gallery and read the story on the museum's website or Facebook page. By looking at historical images, you can compare how the city has changed over time. We have marked the route in the "BalticMaps" map browser. The “GPX” file is convenient to use with the LVM GEO mobile app. The total length of the hiking trail marked on the map is 14 kilometers (7 kilometers in Pārogre and 7 kilometers in Ogre center and Jaunogre). The hiking trail winds through both the urban part of the city (with asphalt, cobblestone, and gravel surfaces) and green areas (park paths and pedestrian-trodden forest trails without special amenities).
