The Museum of Local Lore in Yevpatoria, captured on a 1969 postcard, is one of the city’s architectural landmarks and a center for studying its history.
What is shown on the postcard
The 1969 postcard features the facade of the Yevpatoria Museum of Local Lore. The building is designed in an original Moorish style, characterized by arched openings, carved elements, and geometric ornamentation. In front of the entrance, old artillery pieces are displayed as exhibits.
Trees line the street, and people, including adults and children, are strolling on the sidewalk. The weather appears sunny with a clear sky.
Historical note
The museum building was constructed between 1910 and 1912, designed by architect P. Ya. Seferov as the ‘Elm-Aziz’ dacha for the Yevpatoria merchant S. E. Dulin. Its architecture, combining elements of Eastern and Art Nouveau styles, made it one of the most notable pre-revolutionary buildings in Yevpatoria.
After the October Revolution, in 1921, the Yevpatoria Museum of Local Lore was opened in the building. The artillery pieces shown on the postcard are part of the exhibition and are presumably from the period of the Crimean War of 1853-1856.
Present day
Currently, the building continues to serve as the Yevpatoria Museum of Local Lore, remaining an important cultural and historical site in the city. It has preserved its original architectural appearance and continues to be a popular destination for visitors interested in the history of Yevpatoria and Crimea.
Location (map)
Address: Duvanskaya St, 11, Yevpatoria, Crimea
Coordinates: 45.195000, 33.364400
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates are from OpenStreetMap for the Yevpatoria Museum of Local Lore building at Duvanskaya St, 11..
Questions and answers
- What building is depicted on the 1969 postcard? The 1969 postcard depicts the Yevpatoria Museum of Local Lore building.
- In what architectural style is the museum building designed? The museum building is designed in an original Moorish style with Art Nouveau elements.
- When was the museum building constructed? The museum building was constructed between 1910 and 1912.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Yevpatoria from 1969.
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