A 1986 collectible postcard showcasing the monumental House of Trade building, located on Lvivska Square in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts the 25-story high-rise tower of the House of Trade, finished in light cladding. In the foreground, there is a public green space with mature trees, red flower beds, pedestrians walking, and park benches. Decorative red and blue heraldic shields are visible. The word “КИЕВ” (Kyiv) is printed in the bottom left corner.
Historical note
The design and construction of the House of Trade took place during the 1960s–1980s (designed by architect V. Yezhov and others). The building became the central architectural landmark of the reconstructed Lvivska Square. The complex consists of a high-rise administrative tower and a wide podium, which originally housed large retail halls, exhibition spaces, and offices of the Ministry of Trade of the Ukrainian SSR.
Present day
Today, the building retains its original modernist appearance, serving as a prominent example of late Soviet architectural modernism in Kyiv. The high-rise tower and the adjacent podium currently house various state institutions, commercial offices, shops, and food establishments.
Location (map)
Address: Lvivska Square, 8, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.454400, 30.505300
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the House of Trade on Lvivska Square in Kyiv.
Questions and answers
- Where is the House of Trade located in Kyiv? The House of Trade is located on Lvivska Square in Kyiv.
- What are the main components of the architectural complex? The complex consists of a 25-story high-rise administrative tower and a wide podium (stylobate).
- What was originally housed in the podium part of the building? It originally housed large retail halls, exhibition spaces, and offices of the Ministry of Trade of the Ukrainian SSR.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1986.
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