Tiring department store, Early 20th century commercial building in Ataba Square, Cairo, Egypt.
Tiring department store is a five-story commercial building in Cairo with open floor layouts and four Atlas statues supporting a glass globe on its facade. The structure combines spacious retail floors with early modern design elements.
The building opened in 1912 as Cairo's first department store, founded by Austrian merchant Victor Tiring and designed by Czech architect Oscar Horowitz. It marked the transition to modern retail in Egypt's capital city.
The store brought European retail culture to Cairo and attracted customers seeking modern luxury items. The building shows how Western fashion and household goods shaped local shopping habits in the early 20th century.
The building sits at Ataba Square and connects old and new Cairo districts with major transportation hubs. It is easily accessible from various parts of the city and near important landmarks.
During World War I, British authorities classified the building as enemy property due to its Austrian ownership, leading to significant operational changes. This period shaped the place's history and shows the political tensions of that era.
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