A 1973 Soviet postcard showing the monumental building of the Odesa-Holovna railway station in Odessa, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures the majestic railway station building topped with a dome and a spire, facing the Station Square. Visible are pedestrian crosswalks, several Soviet cars, groups of pedestrians, and urban greenery. A brick building is visible in the background on the right.
Historical note
The original building of the Odessa station was constructed in 1884 designed by architect Victor Schröter but was destroyed during World War II in 1944. The new building shown on the postcard was built in 1952 according to the design of architect Leonid Chuprin, combining classical architecture with Soviet monumentalism.
Present day
Today, the Odesa-Holovna railway station remains the primary train station of the city. The overall architecture of the station and the general layout of the square have retained their historical appearance shown in the 1973 photograph, with modern updates to traffic markings and vehicles.
Location (map)
Address: Pryvokzalna Square, 2, Odesa, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.466400, 30.740100
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Odesa Railway Station.
Questions and answers
- Which building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the Odesa-Holovna railway station building, rebuilt in 1952.
- Who was the architect of this building? The station was designed by Soviet architect Leonid Chuprin to replace the original structure destroyed in World War II.
- When was this photo taken? The photo captures the square and station in the early 1970s, with the postcard published in 1973.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1973.
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