Bolshaya Nikitskaya, 23
Bolshaya Nikitskaya 23 is a stone building with multiple floors located at the corner of Nikitsky Boulevard in Moscow. The structure was rebuilt multiple times during the 19th century and displays features ranging from classical style to elements added later.
The building was constructed in the early 19th century by the Lobanov-Rostovskiy family and rebuilt by historian Dmitry Banysh-Kamenskiy in Empire style after the 1812 fire. A third floor was added in 1883, and it later housed one of Moscow's first cinemas in the early 20th century.
The building served as a meeting place for students and intellectuals in the 19th century and housed one of Moscow's early cinemas in the 20th century. These different uses reflect how the space adapted to the cultural needs of each era.
The building is located in a central area with good access, as the metro station is within a few minutes walk. The location is easily explored on foot and sits in a busy area with other historic landmarks.
The building was the site of intense fighting during the October Revolution of 1917, with many lives lost and their memory preserved by a plaque on the facade. These marks of history remain visible today in the building's architecture and the place's collective memory.
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