A 1978 postcard featuring the Cosmos Cinema in Ivano-Frankivsk.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows the building of the Cosmos wide-screen cinema with a mosaic panel on the facade depicting space motifs. In front of the building is a landscaped square with a fountain in a rectangular pool, benches, and greenery. A lighted sign with the cinema’s name is installed on the roof.
Historical note
The Cosmos Cinema was built in Ivano-Frankivsk during the Soviet period and served as a major cultural and entertainment center of the city. The building’s architecture is characteristic of Soviet modernism of the 1960s–1970s, featuring monumental decorative facade designs related to space exploration.
Present day
In the post-Soviet era, the cinema building underwent changes typical of many cultural facilities of that period, being adapted for commercial and entertainment uses alongside its original purpose.
Location (map)
Address: Nezalezhnosti St, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.922600, 24.711100
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Kinosky Cosmos in Ivano-Frankivsk (Nezalezhnosti street).
Questions and answers
- What year is indicated on the postcard? The year 1978 is indicated on the postcard.
- What object is depicted in the photograph? The Cosmos Cinema in Ivano-Frankivsk.
- What is located in front of the cinema building? A square with a fountain, a rectangular pool, and greenery.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Ivano-Frankivsk from 1978.
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