Państwowy Bank Rolny, Monumental bank building in Śródmieście, Poland
Państwowy Bank Rolny is a monumental bank building featuring yellow and gray sandstone facades located in Warsaw's city center. The structure includes three entrance arcades, four floors with mansard windows, and combines banking facilities on lower levels with offices above and residential apartments in the side wings.
The building was constructed between 1926 and 1928 according to Marian Lalewicz's design, reflecting Poland's economic development following independence. It survived World War II and retained numerous original architectural elements.
The interior features decorative details with agricultural symbols like wheat bundles and flowers, showing the bank's connection to farming and rural life. These ornaments remind visitors of how important agriculture was to the country's economy at the time.
The building is located in a busy area of downtown Warsaw with good access by public transport. Visitors should note that some original functions remain in use, so certain areas may not be freely accessible to the public.
The building was equipped with a pneumatic mail system from Siemens that sent documents quickly through tubes. Additionally, the facility used an engine from a Renault 19 tank to power its electrical generators.
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