Доходный дом Мельцеров, Art Nouveau residential building on Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Melzer Apartment House is an Art Nouveau building on Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street featuring curved lines, ornate balconies, and decorative elements from the early 20th century. The facade displays the craftsmanship of the period with elaborate ornamental details spanning multiple stories.
The building was completed in 1905 and originally housed Russia's first Kodak office along with various shops on the ground floor. Over the decades it became an established residential landmark that maintained its original character.
The building's residents over decades have shaped its character as a working apartment house rather than a museum piece. People continue to live and move through its corridors, maintaining the lived-in quality that makes it feel connected to daily Saint Petersburg life.
The building sits at the intersection of Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street and Volynsky Lane in the city center. Visitors can view the facade from the street, with architectural details visible from various angles.
The building still contains original stained glass windows from the 1920s, preserved within the communal apartments despite multiple renovations over the years. These rare glass elements are evidence of the craftsmanship and durability from that era.
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