A 1963 Soviet postcard showing the facade of the Poltava State Museum of Local Lore, an outstanding monument of Ukrainian Art Nouveau.
What is shown on the postcard
The color photograph captures the corner and central parts of the main facade of the building. Visible features include characteristic trapezoidal windows, tiled roofing, decorative spires on the roof, as well as majolica tiles and ornamental patterns on the walls. Branches of a tree are visible on the left side in front of the building.
Historical note
The building was constructed between 1903 and 1908 according to the design of architect Vasyl Krychevsky for the Poltava Governorate Zemstvo. It became a benchmark of Ukrainian architectural Art Nouveau. During World War II in 1943, the building was severely damaged by fire, but was meticulously restored in the post-war period, preserving the original forms of its exterior decoration.
Present day
Today, the building houses the Poltava Local Lore Museum named after Vasyl Krychevsky. This monument of architecture of national significance is fully preserved and remains one of the primary tourist symbols of Poltava.
Location (map)
Address: 2 Konstytutsii St, Poltava, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine, 36000
Coordinates: 49.582200, 34.556400
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Precise coordinates of the Poltava Local Lore Museum building.
Questions and answers
- What architectural style is the museum building built in? The building is constructed in the style of Ukrainian architectural Art Nouveau (modern).
- Who designed this building? The design of the building was developed by the architect Vasyl Krychevsky.
- When was this historic building constructed? The building was constructed between 1903 and 1908 for the Poltava Governorate Zemstvo.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1963.
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