Дом казначея, Regional cultural heritage site at Marata Street, Kursk, Russia.
The Treasurer's House is a late 18th-century urban residence on Marata Street that shows the typical appearance of a prosperous official's home. It displays classical design with rustic ornamental details on the ground level and tall windows above, following the standard proportions of provincial administrative buildings.
The building was constructed in the late 18th century following Catherine II's approval of Kursk's first urban development plan, marking the start of significant city growth. After the October Revolution, it underwent several changes in use and served as a censorship office among other functions.
The house represents how provincial officials lived and worked in Kursk during an important period of urban growth. Its architectural style reflects the tastes and status of the city's administrative class during that era.
The building is visible from the street and features a memorial plaque installed in 2012 with information about the site. Visitors can photograph and examine the exterior architecture and decorative details from the public path.
After the October Revolution, the house served as an office for the provincial military censorship department, revealing an unusual chapter in its past. This repurposing shows how state institutions began to adapt older buildings for new administrative needs after 1917.
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