Willa Grundmanna, Neoclassical villa in Katowice, Poland.
Willa Grundmanna is a neoclassical villa in Katowice marked by a portico supported by four caryatid statues. The property also featured a tower, pergola, and winter garden at Warszawska Street 20.
The villa was built between 1868 and 1869 by architect C. Hauser for steel mill director Herman Rosse. In 1872, the building underwent Italian-style renovations that refined its character.
The building served as the seat of the Episcopal Curia and Cathedral Chapter during the interwar years. Cardinal August Hlond lived there, making it an important religious center for the region.
The villa stood at the corner of Warsaw and Bankowa streets until 1973. It was demolished to make way for the National Bank of Poland building, so visitors today can only trace the site through its history.
The villa was the site of an assassination attempt on Józef Rymer, the first Silesian voivode. It also hosted visits from Józef Piłsudski, the statesman who played a key role in Polish history.
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