Uncovering the Enigmas of the 1960s Baby Trafficking: The Elderly Maternity Ward Belonging to Dr. L'Hoste Revealed
In the quiet town of Villers-Semeuse, a population of 3,600, a historic clinic stands as a remnant of the past. Founded in 1921 by surgeon Félix Philippe L'Hoste, this clinic has seen decades of medical history unfold within its walls. However, it has been twelve years since the clinic closed down as part of a territorial merger.
Today, the building is no longer a clinic but a retirement home, with one of its wings left in a state of disrepair. The current owner, the Groupement de coopération sanitaire des Ardennes, which includes Ehpad Orpea, is concerned about the image this state might give.
Antoine, a multifunctional agent, is a memory of the place and remembers the last employees leaving. As he walks through the clinic's halls, he recalls the bustling activity that once filled the space. Now, the interior has been frozen in time since its closure.
Shelves in the clinic have collapsed, and several boxes have been hastily moved. Yet, among the chaos, rows of files dating back to the 1950s remain intact. Remarkably, these files have not been disturbed or moved since the clinic closed down. They are located in a separate wing from the rest of the disrepair in the clinic, a wing that the current owner does not use.
David Cazzitti, the clinic's director, has warned against taking photos of the archives in disarray. He acknowledges the historical significance of these files and the story they hold. The boss's leather armchair in the clinic still rolls, but it needs to be cleared of fallen ceiling debris first.
The files from the 1950s are a testament to the clinic's rich history, a memory of the place and its employees who have long since moved on. While the clinic may have changed hands and purpose, these files stand as a reminder of the clinic's past, untouched and undisturbed.
