Card Square on the street Uritskogo, Cherkassy, ??1973

An archival 1973 postcard depicting the square on Uritskogo Street (now Khreshchatyk Street) in Cherkasy, showcasing urban landscaping and architecture of the third quarter of the 20th century.

What is shown on the postcard

The image depicts a park area with well-maintained lawns, trimmed ornamental shrubs, young trees, and weeping willows. Park benches and street lamps are positioned along the pedestrian pathways. In the background, city buildings are visible, including a historical structure with a dome and Soviet-era multi-story administrative or residential buildings.

Historical note

Uritskogo Street in Cherkasy (renamed Khreshchatyk Street in 1993) is one of the city’s oldest thoroughfares. During the Soviet era, this area underwent active development and beautification, with squares laid out, trees planted, and pedestrian infrastructure improved. The historical domed building in the background is the former Public Bank, constructed in the early 20th century.

Present day

Today, Khreshchatyk Street retains its status as an important cultural and historical artery of Cherkasy. The square has undergone several renovations, but its layout remains largely intact. The historic building of the former Public Bank has been restored and is protected as a local architectural monument.

Location (map)

Address: 251 Khreshchatyk St, Cherkasy, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine

Coordinates: 49.444300, 32.061700
(Google Maps)

Coordinate source: Coordinates of the square on Khreshchatyk (former Uritskogo) Street near the former Public Bank building.

Questions and answers

• What is the current name of Uritskogo Street in Cherkasy? In 1993, Uritskogo Street was renamed Khreshchatyk Street.
• What is the historic domed building visible in the background? The background features the former Public Bank building, constructed in the early 20th century.
• What landscaping elements are visible on the 1973 postcard? The postcard shows well-maintained lawns, ornamental shrubs, weeping willows, park benches, and street lamps.

See also

• Cherkasy postcards
• 1973 postcards

The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Cherkasy from 1973.