Městská spořitelna, Art Nouveau bank building in Jilemnice, Czech Republic.
Městská spořitelna is a single-story Art Nouveau bank building positioned at a corner in Jilemnice, featuring bay windows and a distinctive tower. The facade displays decorative paintings created by artists Jan Lev and Vladimír Hraba.
The building was designed and opened by architect Jan Vejrych in 1911, replacing a wooden structure destroyed in the city fire of 1838. The financial institution operated continuously until 2005, when it ceased banking operations.
The building reflects the role of savings banks in the community, helping families build financial security and shaping local economic life. Its interior design shows how such institutions were trusted gathering places for ordinary people managing their money.
The building can be viewed from the street, where its Art Nouveau details are clearly visible from outside. An information center inside provides further insights into the history of the place and the local region.
Custom-made furniture and decorative door fittings inside reveal how much attention Vejrych paid to every detail. Even smaller rooms contain crafted elements that reflect the period's appreciation for skilled craftsmanship.
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