A 1960 Soviet pictorial postcard showing the building of the Ukrainian State Museum of Ethnography and Arts and Crafts in Lviv.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the three-story corner facade of a historic domed building. A sign reading “ВИСТАВКА” (Exhibition) is mounted on the roof. Flower beds and a paved pedestrian pathway with passersby are visible in front of the building. A blue and yellow bus is on the street. A decorative stone urn stands in the foreground.
Historical note
The building was constructed in 1891 based on the design of architect Julian Zachariewicz for the Galician Savings Bank. The facade features a sculptural group by Leonardo Marconi symbolizing thriftiness. In the Soviet era, it housed the State Museum of Ethnography and Arts and Crafts.
Present day
Today, the building at 15 Svobody Avenue continues to host the Museum of Ethnography and Crafts of the Institute of Ethnology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Its architectural appearance is fully preserved.
Location (map)
Address: 15 Svobody Avenue, Lviv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.841443, 24.027063
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Museum of Ethnography and Arts and Crafts building at 15 Svobody Avenue in Lviv..
Questions and answers
- What institution was located in the building in 1960? In 1960, the building housed the Ukrainian State Museum of Ethnography and Arts and Crafts.
- Who designed this historic building? The building was designed by architect Julian Zachariewicz and built in 1891.
- What sign is visible on the roof of the building? The sign “ВИСТАВКА” (Exhibition) is visible on the roof.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Lviv from 1960.
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