Education building on School Lane, 5 in Vyborg, Schule in Finnland
The education building at School Lane 5 is a two-story structure completed in 1912 that blends neoclassical and Art Nouveau features designed by architects A. Schulman and G. Fraser. Its facade displays symmetrical lines, modest decorative details, tall windows, and framed doorways that give the building a balanced, enduring presence.
Constructed in 1912 by architects A. Schulman and G. Fraser, the building was erected when Vyborg was under Finnish control. It functioned as both a school and military headquarters while witnessing the region's shifting borders and rule through multiple transitions between Russian and Finnish administration.
The school was a place where generations of students and teachers gathered in Vyborg over many decades. Today it stands as a reminder of how education shaped the community and reflects the social rhythms of learning that connected the city's residents.
The building is located on School Lane in School Square, easily accessible near the center of Vyborg. Visitors exploring early 1900s architecture can walk by to view the facade and exterior details, though interior access is not available as restoration work is planned for future educational use.
The structure survived a major fire in summer 2014 that caused significant damage and accelerated its deterioration. Despite this challenge, the building is now undergoing restoration and will soon house a new primary school for about 300 children, giving this historic structure renewed purpose.
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