A 1966 postcard showing multi-story residential buildings of original architecture on Taras Shevchenko Boulevard in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures a perspective view of a multi-story residential building featuring distinctive sawtooth (angled) bay windows and balconies. The ground floor houses large panoramic glazed storefronts. In the foreground, a wide sidewalk with pedestrians and young trees is visible, with the boulevard’s roadway and a passenger car on the left.
Historical note
During the late 1950s and 1960s, the upper section of Taras Shevchenko Boulevard underwent significant reconstruction. Several apartment buildings with sawtooth facades were erected. These designs aimed to optimize natural light in the apartments and enhance the visual landscape of the boulevard. The ground floors were traditionally reserved for large retail stores.
Present day
Today, these buildings (specifically Nos. 38, 44, and 46) retain their residential and commercial functions. The ground floors house modern shops, offices, and cafes. Taras Shevchenko Boulevard remains one of the key transport and pedestrian arteries in central Kyiv.
Location (map)
Address: 38 Taras Shevchenko Boulevard, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.444315, 30.501509
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Taras Shevchenko Boulevard, 38, Kyiv.
Questions and answers
- What architectural feature of these buildings is shown on the postcard? The buildings feature distinctive sawtooth (angled) bay windows designed at an angle to the street axis to optimize natural light in the apartments.
- What was located on the ground floors of these houses? The ground floors traditionally housed large retail stores with expansive panoramic glazed display windows.
- Have these buildings survived to the present day? Yes, the residential buildings at Nos. 38, 44, and 46 on Taras Shevchenko Boulevard survive and continue to serve residential and commercial purposes.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1966.
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