This 1981 Soviet collectible postcard features the classical architectural ensemble of the Odesa City Council building (the former Old Stock Exchange) on Dumska Square.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground depicts an asphalted square with occasional pedestrians and small flower beds in concrete planters. The background is dominated by a two-story neoclassical building with a monumental Corinthian colonnade. A clock with a sculptural group is set above the central pediment, and statues are visible in the side niches of the facade.
Historical note
The Old Stock Exchange building was designed by the prominent architect Francesco Boffo and built between 1829 and 1834. It underwent a major reconstruction in 1871–1873 under Franz Morandi, which enclosed the inner courtyard. Since the Soviet era, the building has served as the headquarters for municipal governance.
Present day
Today, the building fully retains its historical appearance and continues to house the Odesa City Council. Recognized as an architectural monument of national significance, it remains one of the primary highlights near Primorsky Boulevard.
Location (map)
Address: Dumska Square, 1, Odesa, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.485800, 30.744200
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Odesa City Council building (former Old Stock Exchange) on Dumska Square..
Questions and answers
- What building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the Odesa City Council building on Dumska Square, originally constructed as the Old Stock Exchange.
- Who designed this building? The original neoclassical design of the exchange was developed by architect Francesco Boffo in the 1820s.
- How was the building used during the Soviet era? During the Soviet period, the former exchange building housed the city committee of the Communist Party and the Executive Committee of the City Council of People’s Deputies.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1981.
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