The 1973 postcard depicts the River Terminal in Zaporizhzhia, a significant transport hub on the Dnieper River, constructed in 1968. The building serves as a prime example of Soviet modernist architecture from that period, characterized by its functionality and extensive use of glass.
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground of the postcard, the facade of the River Terminal is visible, constructed from glass and concrete with clean lines typical of modernism. Part of the facade is obscured by the lush crown of an old tree. Flowerbeds with blossoms are arranged along the building, and two female figures are seen strolling on the paved area in front of the entrance. On the building’s roof, the volumetric letters of the “RIVER TERMINAL” sign are discernible.
Historical note
The River Terminal in Zaporizhzhia opened in 1968, becoming a pivotal facility for passenger river transport on the Dnieper. Its construction was driven by the development of navigation and an increase in passenger traffic in the region. The terminal building, designed in the Soviet modernist style, aimed to combine aesthetics with functionality, providing comfort for thousands of passengers embarking on river cruises and local journeys.
Present day
Following the collapse of the USSR and the subsequent decline in river passenger traffic, the Zaporizhzhia River Terminal lost its original significance. Today, the building has undergone reconstruction and now functions not as a transport hub, but as a multifunctional complex, housing a restaurant and event venues. It continues to be a notable part of Zaporizhzhia’s urban landscape, serving as a reminder of the past grandeur of river navigation.
Location (map)
Address: Zaporizka Square, 2, Zaporizhzhia, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 47.854000, 35.093100
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Zaporizhzhia River Terminal, Zaporizka Square, 2.
Questions and answers
- When was the River Terminal in Zaporizhzhia built? The River Terminal in Zaporizhzhia was opened in 1968.
- What architectural style characterizes the River Terminal building? The River Terminal building is designed in the Soviet modernist style, characterized by its functionality and extensive use of glass.
- What is the modern function of the former River Terminal? Today, the building of the former River Terminal functions as a multifunctional complex, including a restaurant and event venues, rather than a transport hub.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Zaporizhzhia from 1973.
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