Vilner revenue house, Art Nouveau architectural landmark in Basmanny District, Russia
The Vilner Revenue House is a three-story residential building from the early twentieth century in Moscow's Basmanny District. Its facade is defined by elaborate stucco work, decorative window frames, and flowing floral ornaments in Art Nouveau style that cover the entire front.
Architect Nikolay Zherikhov designed the building in 1903 during a period of intense urban transformation in Moscow. Its construction coincided with a time when wealthy Moscow merchants were commissioning new residences in this district.
The house once provided homes for Moscow's well-to-do residents and displays through its ornate exterior the lifestyle of that era. The decorative details reveal much about the tastes and social conditions of the period.
The house sits on Staraya Basmannaya Street and is visible from the sidewalk, with the best views of its ornaments in early afternoon light. Nearby metro stations provide easy access to this part of the city.
The house's name comes from its original purpose as a revenue house that collected rental income for wealthy owners. This type of speculative residential construction was common in early twentieth-century Moscow and shaped the appearance of entire neighborhoods.
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