This Soviet postcard from 1973 features the main residential building of the Moldova Sanatorium, located in the Arcadia resort district of Odesa.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the monumental multi-story building of the sanatorium with the inscription “Санаторий Молдова” on the roof parapet. In front of the facade, there is a terraced area featuring balustrades, a decorative fountain, and staircases. In the foreground, an asphalted road is visible with a light-colored Soviet passenger car, alongside green lawns and trees.
Historical note
The Moldova Sanatorium was established in Odesa to provide health resort services for workers from the Moldavian SSR. Built in the Soviet neoclassical style, the main building integrated seamlessly into the seaside resort zone. The facility specialized in treating musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders.
Present day
During the post-Soviet period, the sanatorium ceased active operations. The main building has remained abandoned for a long time, becoming a subject of property disputes. The surrounding park area has partially lost its original landscaping.
Location (map)
Address: 2 Posmitnoho St, Odesa, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.430972, 30.760139
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the main building of the former Moldova Sanatorium on Posmitnoho Street, Odesa..
Questions and answers
- When was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1973.
- Where in Odesa is the Moldova Sanatorium located? The sanatorium is located in the Arcadia resort area at 2 Posmitnoho Street.
- What is the current state of the main building? Currently, the sanatorium is non-operational, and its main building remains abandoned.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1973.
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