This 1984 Soviet postcard features the building of the Kirovohrad branch of the “Ukrgorstroyproekt” design institute in the city of Kirovohrad (now Kropyvnytskyi).
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures a five-story administrative building designed in the Soviet modernist style. Its facade is characterized by alternating horizontal light-colored bands and dark panels between the windows. In the foreground, there is a roadway with trolleybus overhead wires, an orange passenger car, a public transport stop canopy, pedestrians on the sidewalk, and green trees.
Historical note
The Kirovohrad branch of the state design institute “Ukrgorstroyproekt” (“Ukrmiskbudproekt”) played a key role in urban planning and designing residential districts, public buildings, and infrastructure in Kirovohrad and the surrounding region during the second half of the 20th century. The branch building was specifically constructed to accommodate the institute’s architects, engineers, and designers.
Present day
Today, the building is preserved at 6 Viacheslava Chornovola Street. The premises are utilized as an office and administrative center, housing various commercial businesses and public services. In 2016, the city of Kirovohrad was renamed Kropyvnytskyi.
Location (map)
Address: 6 Viacheslava Chornovola St, Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.511417, 32.264560
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Mapping data of the institute branch building at 6 Chornovola St..
Questions and answers
- What building is depicted on the 1984 postcard? The postcard depicts the five-story administrative building of the Kirovohrad branch of the “Ukrgorstroyproekt” design institute.
- Where is this building located today? The building is located in Kropyvnytskyi (formerly Kirovohrad) at 6 Viacheslava Chornovola Street.
- What is visible in the foreground of the postcard? The foreground shows a street with trolleybus wires, an orange car, a public transit stop, pedestrians, and green trees.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kropyvnytskyi from 1984.
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