A 1972 Soviet collectible postcard featuring the Myrhorod Hotel building on Hoholia Street in Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the four-story modernist building of the Myrhorod Hotel with the sign “ГОТЕЛЬ МИРГОРОД” on its roof. In front of the facade, there is an asphalted square with pedestrians, lawns, trees, a street lamppost, and parked Soviet passenger cars (including ZAZ-965, Moskvich, GAZ-21). In the background on the right, other town buildings and a roadway are visible.
Historical note
The hotel building was constructed during the Soviet era to accommodate visitors of the resort town, famous for its mineral waters. The architectural design is typical of late 1960s to early 1970s Soviet modernism, utilizing silicate brick and ribbon glazing on the ground floor.
Present day
Today, the building retains its original architectural volume but has undergone external modifications and remodeling. The premises are used for commercial and hotel purposes, with parts of the ground floor leased to shops.
Location (map)
Address: 102 Hoholia St, Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.965672, 33.612089
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Mapping data of the Myrhorod Hotel building at 102 Hoholia Street.
Questions and answers
- Which building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the Myrhorod Hotel building in the city of Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast.
- In what style was the hotel building designed? The hotel building was designed in the Soviet modernist style of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
- What cars are visible in the parking lot? The parking lot in front of the hotel features Soviet passenger cars, including ZAZ-965, Moskvich, and GAZ-21.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Myrhorod from 1972.
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