[1] The Aarhus Craftsmen's Association was established in 1848 and it still exists today.

On 2 December 1848 an asylum foundation was established on the association's general meeting.

The foundation was tasked with collecting funds for old and weak craftsmen or their widows.

In 1867 enough funds had been collected and construction for a new asylum building began.

The asylum was placed in Paradisgade next to the association building and was finished in 1868.