A 1960 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the monumental building of the Lviv City Council of Working People’s Deputies (the historic Town Hall) on Rynok Square in Lviv.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a view of the main facade of the Town Hall and its tall, quadrangular clock tower. In front of the main entrance, styled with massive arched openings, flower beds, green trees, and parked Soviet passenger cars on the cobblestone square are visible. On the left foreground, silhouettes of pedestrians are depicted. The photograph was taken in daylight, highlighting the neoclassical architectural style of the facade and the building’s red tiled roof.
Historical note
The current Town Hall building was erected in the first half of the 19th century, replacing an older medieval structure that collapsed in 1826. It was designed in the Viennese Neoclassical style. During the Soviet period, including in 1960, the building housed the Executive Committee of the City Council of Working People’s Deputies. The 65-meter-high town hall tower has historically served as the dominant landmark of the city’s historic center.
Present day
Today, the building continues to serve its administrative functions, housing the Lviv City Council. The Town Hall is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site and is a popular tourist attraction. The observation deck on the tower is open to the public, offering a panoramic view of Lviv’s historic center.
Location (map)
Address: Rynok Square, 1, Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.841264, 24.031502
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Lviv Town Hall, Rynok Square, 1.
Questions and answers
- What institution was located in the building in 1960? In 1960, the Town Hall building housed the Executive Committee of the City Council of Working People’s Deputies.
- What is the height of the town hall tower shown on the postcard? The height of the town hall tower is 65 meters.
- What are the current functions of this building? Today, the building houses the Lviv City Council and is open to tourists as an architectural monument with an active observation deck.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Lviv from 1960.
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