Kamienica pod Gutenbergiem, Eclectic tenement house on Piotrkowska Street in Łódź, Poland.
Kamienica pod Gutenbergiem is an eclectic tenement house on Piotrkowska Street in Łódź, featuring ornate decorations with medallions depicting printing inventors and a central bay window containing a statue of Johannes Gutenberg. The brick structure combines various architectural elements in its design.
The building was commissioned in 1896 by Jan Petersilge and designed by architects Kazimierz Pomian-Sokołowski and Franciszek Chełmiński. Over time it served as a publishing house, hosted medical offices, and housed newspaper editorial operations.
The facade displays allegorical masks with inscriptions of Pax, Bellum, Miseria, and Fortuna, alongside metal dragons and painted garlands representing different themes.
The building sits on Piotrkowska Street, a main thoroughfare in Łódź, making it easily accessible on foot. Its central location makes it a convenient point of reference when exploring the historic district.
The building is named after Johannes Gutenberg, honoring his contribution to the printing trade. This naming choice reflects the site's historical role in bringing together authors and printers in Łódź.
Location: Katedralna
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 51.76680,19.45700
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28
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