The 1982 postcard features the building of the Yevpatoria Museum of Local Lore, located on Duvanovskaya Street.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard’s foreground displays the museum’s facade, designed in the Moorish style with characteristic arched entrances, round windows, and crenellated parapets. An old cannon on a carriage is positioned near the main entrance. Visitors to the museum are visible. To the right, the postcard captures an inner courtyard or a fragment of an open-air exhibition, featuring large clay amphorae, one of which is broken, along with elements of a colonnade and climbing greenery.
Historical note
The building housing the Yevpatoria Museum of Local Lore was constructed in the early 20th century as the dacha of merchant A.Sh. Gelelov. It serves as a prominent example of Moorish architecture in Yevpatoria. Following the October Revolution, the building was nationalized and subsequently became a museum. Founded in 1921, the museum has since become one of the oldest and largest in Crimea, collecting extensive exhibits on the history and nature of the region.
Present day
The Yevpatoria Museum of Local Lore continues to operate at its historical address. It remains an important cultural and research center dedicated to the history, archaeology, ethnography, and nature of Yevpatoria and its surrounding areas. The building has preserved its original architectural appearance and is one of the city’s recognizable landmarks.
Location (map)
Address: Duvanovskaya Street, 11, Yevpatoria
Coordinates: 45.195048, 33.364491
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates obtained from OpenStreetMap / Google Maps..
Questions and answers
- Where is the Yevpatoria Museum of Local Lore located? The Yevpatoria Museum of Local Lore is located on Duvanovskaya Street in Yevpatoria.
- What architectural style is the museum building designed in? The museum building is designed in the Moorish architectural style.
- What can be seen in the museum’s inner courtyard on the postcard? Large clay amphorae and elements of a colonnade can be seen in the museum’s inner courtyard on the postcard.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Yevpatoria from 1982.
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