Railways Head Office Warsaw, Historic administrative building in Praga Północ district, Warsaw, Poland.
The Railways Head Office is a monumental building with classical architectural features located on Targowa Street in Warsaw's northern Praga district. It houses both administrative spaces and residential areas, featuring symmetrical window arrangements and a carefully composed facade built during the late 1920s.
The building was constructed starting in 1928 under architect Marian Lalewicz and became the central headquarters for Polish State Railways. It emerged as a symbol of railway modernization efforts during Poland's interwar period.
The building reflects how central railway administration was to modern Warsaw's identity and still shapes the neighborhood today. Its design shows the emphasis on order and efficiency that defined major public institutions of its era.
The building stands at the corner of Targowa 74 and Wileńska Street and is easily accessible by public transport. Its imposing stone structure is visible from the street, though interior access is typically restricted to staff and official business.
The building combines office spaces and apartments under one roof, which was unusual for functional buildings of that era. This arrangement allowed railway employees and their families to live close to the workplace.
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