Card Ivano-Frankivsk Railway Station, 1987

A 1987 postcard featuring a panoramic view of the railway station in Ivano-Frankivsk.

What is shown on the postcard

The postcard shows the massive railway station building with a central dome and side towers. Trolleybuses, Soviet-era passenger cars, pedestrians, and street lamps are visible on Pryvokzalna Square in front of the building.

Historical note

Railway connection came to the city back in the 19th century when the region was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The station building was repeatedly rebuilt and modernized to meet the growing passenger traffic demands.

Present day

Currently, the station complex continues to serve its original functions, having undergone renovations while preserving its historic silhouette and main architectural features.

Location (map)

Address: Pryvokzalna Square, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine

Coordinates: 48.932400, 24.722500
(Google Maps)

Coordinate source: Ivano-Frankivsk Railway Station.

Questions and answers

• What year is indicated on the postcard? The postcard captures the year 1987.
• What landmark is depicted in the photo? The railway station building in Ivano-Frankivsk.
• What transport is visible on the station square? Trolleybuses and Soviet-era cars.

See also

• Ivano-Frankivsk postcards
• 1987 postcards

The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Ivano-Frankivsk from 1987.