An archival postcard from 1971 depicting the facade of the old Hydrotherapy Clinic in the resort city of Truskavets (Lviv Oblast, Ukrainian SSR).
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a section of a two-story neoclassical building characterized by a four-column portico of the Ionic order, supporting a triangular pediment. Near the entrance stairs, several pedestrians in summer clothes are captured. The foreground displays well-maintained green lawns, a trimmed hedge, and trees. A tall metal antenna is visible on the roof.
Historical note
The historic bathhouse building (old hydrotherapy clinic) in Truskavets was constructed in 1911–1912 according to the design of the prominent Polish architect Adolf Szyszko-Bohusz. This building represented a major advancement in the modernization of the local resort infrastructure. During the Soviet period, it functioned as a key balneological facility for numerous resort visitors.
Present day
The historic hydrotherapy building has survived and is registered as an architectural monument of local significance. Situated on Shevchenka Street in central Truskavets, it retains its original neoclassical design, colonnade, and facade details.
Location (map)
Address: 1 Shevchenka St, Truskavets, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.278358, 23.504192
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the historic old hydrotherapy clinic building on Shevchenka Street in Truskavets.
Questions and answers
- When was the hydrotherapy clinic built? The hydrotherapy clinic building was constructed between 1911 and 1912.
- Who was the architect of the building? The building was designed by the Polish architect Adolf Szyszko-Bohusz.
- Where is this historical building located in Truskavets? It is located on Shevchenka Street in the center of Truskavets.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Truskavets from 1971.
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