A 1959 postcard from Feodosia depicts the House of Culture for Sailors, an architectural object that is part of the city’s cultural heritage.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground of the 1959 postcard shows the building of the House of Culture for Sailors in Feodosia. It is presented in a monumental style, with a central risalit adorned with columns and arches supporting a pediment. The building’s facade is light-colored, featuring numerous windows and wrought-iron balconies on the second floor. In front of the building, a balustrade parapet and shrubs are visible, as well as a figure of a person in red attire. In the background, to the left, a hilly landscape can be seen.
Historical note
The building, known as the House of Culture for Sailors (now the “Ukraina” cinema), was constructed in the 1930s. It originally served as a cultural center for sailors and city residents, hosting film screenings, concerts, and other public events. The architectural style of the building reflects features of Stalinist Empire style with elements of classicism, characteristic of Soviet architecture of that period.
Present day
Currently, the building continues to function as a cultural object, known as the “Ukraina” cinema. It remains one of the central leisure venues in Feodosia, preserving its historical public function despite partial changes in its exterior and interiors over the past decades.
Location (map)
Address: Gorkogo Street, 9, Feodosia
Coordinates: 45.034000, 35.385000
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates obtained from the address: Feodosia, Gorkogo Street, 9, where the House of Culture for Sailors is located..
Questions and answers
- What was the original purpose of the building depicted on the 1959 postcard? The building, known as the House of Culture for Sailors, originally served as a cultural center for sailors and city residents.
- In what architectural style is the House of Culture for Sailors built? The architectural style of the building reflects features of Stalinist Empire style with elements of classicism.
- What is the current name of the building depicted on the postcard? Currently, the building functions as the “Ukraina” cinema.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Feodosia from 1959.
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