A 1987 postcard featuring public buildings in Ivano-Frankivsk: the Political Enlightenment House and the Regional Trade Union Council.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows two Soviet late-modernist architectural structures. The left side depicts a round-shaped building with a domed roof (the Political Enlightenment House) surrounded by green spaces. The right side shows a multi-story vertical building of the regional Trade Union Council, along with adjacent landscaped areas and display stands.
Historical note
The construction of administrative buildings and political education centers in the regional centers of the Ukrainian SSR was part of the expansion of party and public organization infrastructure. The architectural style reflects the urban planning trends of the 1970s and 1980s.
Present day
In the post-Soviet period, these buildings changed their original functions and were adapted for educational institutions, government offices, or commercial use. The facades have undergone minor modern modifications.
Location (map)
Address: Hrushevskoho St, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.922700, 24.710700
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Political Enlightenment House and Trade Union Council in Ivano-Frankivsk.
Questions and answers
- What is the publication year of the postcard? The postcard was published in 1987.
- What objects are depicted on the photo? The postcard shows the Political Enlightenment House and the Regional Trade Union Council building in Ivano-Frankivsk.
- What architectural style do these buildings represent? The buildings represent Soviet modernism of the second half of the 20th century.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Ivano-Frankivsk from 1987.
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