Постниковский пассаж, Commercial passage building on Tverskaya Street, Moscow, Russia
The Postnikovsky Passage is a commercial building on Tverskaya Street featuring arches, colonnades, and Atlas sculptures supporting the second-floor balconies. The structure spans multiple levels with theater halls inside and displays the eclectic architectural style typical of late 19th century Moscow.
The building was constructed between 1886 and 1887 by architect S.S. Eybuschitz with V.G. Shukhov and originally served as a mansion belonging to Lidia Postnikova. She transformed it into a shopping arcade to meet changing commercial needs in the expanding city.
The building has housed the Moscow Ermolova Drama Theater since 1946, marking its shift from a shopping space to a performing arts venue. Theater audiences gather here regularly to watch productions in the historic halls.
The building sits in a central location on Tverskaya Street with convenient access via Moscow public transportation. The central position allows visitors to explore the structure on foot and move easily between its different levels and theater halls.
The building was among the first in Moscow planned for electrical installations in residential sections, playing a role in the city's early electrification efforts. This technological innovation made it a model for modern apartment buildings of its era.
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