Доходный дом Феттер и Гинкель, Gothic residential building in Krasnoselsky District, Russia
The Fetter and Ginkel Apartment House sits at the intersection of Milyutinsky and Bobrov lanes, combining Gothic and Art Nouveau details in its facade. The building expanded over time from its original five floors to reach eight stories.
Construction began in 1915 under architect Valentin Dubovsky but was halted by the Russian Revolution, then resumed and completed between 1924 and 1933. The building's development reflects the turbulent transition period of early Soviet times.
A memorial plaque honors painter Eugene Lanceray, who made his home there starting in 1934. The plaque reflects the building's connection to Moscow's artistic community.
The building is best viewed from the surrounding lanes, where you can see different sections of the facade from various angles. The location is easily reached by public transport and offers multiple approaches for viewing.
During the October 1917 Revolution, Bolsheviks used the unfinished building as a strategic position to attack the nearby Central Telephone Station. This military moment forms an important part of the district's revolutionary history.
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