Аптека Штрауса, Art Nouveau pharmacy on Nazarbayev Street, Oral, Kazakhstan.
The Strauss Pharmacy occupies a two-story building with an ornate facade and intricate wooden details typical of early 1900s design. Its interior contains original furnishings and equipment from that era.
The pharmacy was founded in 1868 and remained under the ownership of pharmacist Strauss, who lived with his family on the upper floor. Operations continued until 1917 when political changes ended the family's tenure.
The building shows how European pharmacy traditions mixed with local design, giving visitors a window into how trade worked more than a century ago.
The building sits within walking distance of the city center on Nazarbayev Street. Visitors can stop by during the day to view the exterior architecture, and guided tours may be available upon inquiry.
Inside, original pharmacy scales, medicine bottles, and wooden cabinets from the late 1800s remain intact, showing how pharmacists worked in that era. These items are rare witnesses to a nearly forgotten craft tradition.
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