A 1974 collectible postcard depicting the State Bank building in Chisinau, Moldavian SSR.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures a modernist multi-story office building of the financial institution with distinct vertical facade elements and narrow concrete pylons. In the foreground, there is a pedestrian area with young trees, passersby, and a portion of an adjacent building featuring a sign “Магазинул” (Store) in Cyrillic. Balconies of a residential building are visible on the near right.
Historical note
The building of the Moldavian Republic Office of the USSR State Bank was erected in the early 1970s during the large-scale development of Prospekt Molodyozhi (now Grigore Vieru Boulevard). The architecture of the complex showcases typical features of Soviet brutalism and the International style.
Present day
Currently, this modernist building houses the National Bank of Moldova (Banca Națională a Moldovei). While the area surrounding Grigore Vieru Boulevard has undergone urban development, the building itself has preserved its original architectural appearance and continues to function as the country’s main financial hub.
Location (map)
Address: 7 Grigore Vieru Boulevard, Chisinau, Moldova
Coordinates: 47.030500, 28.840700
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Geographical coordinates of the National Bank of Moldova (former State Bank).
Questions and answers
- Which institution is shown on the 1974 postcard? The postcard depicts the USSR State Bank building in Chisinau.
- What is currently located in this building? Today, the building houses the National Bank of Moldova.
- What sign is visible in the foreground? The foreground features a sign for a store (“Magazinul”) written in Cyrillic.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Chișinău from 1974.
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