A 1971 collectible postcard showing dormitory building No. 4 of the famous ‘Khrustalny Dvorets’ (Crystal Palace) sanatorium in the balneological resort town of Truskavets.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts the three-story building of dormitory No. 4, designed in the Soviet modernist style. The building features continuous balcony bands decorated with yellow and blue-ish panels, alongside a large stained-glass window paneling the central staircase. The foreground shows a manicured green lawn with small young arborvitae trees and a pathway leading to the main entrance.
Historical note
The ‘Khrustalny Dvorets’ (currently ‘Kryshtalevyi Palats’) sanatorium was established in Truskavets during the Soviet era as a high-end state-run health resort reserved for prominent government officials. Dormitory No. 4 represents a classic example of resort architecture from the late 1960s and early 1970s, emphasizing functionalism, light-filled spaces, and seamless integration with park environments.
Present day
Today, the ‘Kryshtalevyi Palats’ sanatorium continues to operate as an active health resort in Truskavets. Building No. 4 has been renovated and modernized, but still retains its original structural shape and modernist architectural layout.
Location (map)
Address: 35 Sukhovolia St, Truskavets, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.276404, 23.504192
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Exact coordinates of the ‘Khrustalny Dvorets’ (now ‘Kryshtalevyi Palats’) sanatorium complex at 35 Sukhovolia St..
Questions and answers
- What does this 1971 postcard depict? It depicts dormitory building No. 4 of the ‘Khrustalny Dvorets’ (Crystal Palace) sanatorium in Truskavets.
- What architectural style does the building represent? The building is a prime example of Soviet modernist resort architecture from the late 1960s and early 1970s.
- Does the sanatorium operate today? Yes, the sanatorium operates under the Ukrainian name ‘Kryshtalevyi Palats’, and building No. 4 has been renovated to accommodate modern guests.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Truskavets from 1971.
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