Chirakhov House, Cultural heritage building in Simferopol, Crimea.
The Chirakhov House is a residential building located on Kirova Street 21 that displays typical features from the late 1890s. The structure uses the materials and construction techniques that were common for such residences at that time.
The building was constructed in 1890 and has been a record of how people lived in Simferopol at that time. It holds two different legal statuses today: it is listed as a cultural monument in Russia and registered in the Ukrainian heritage registry.
The building shows through its design and materials how well-off residents of Simferopol preferred to build their homes during the 1890s and what their tastes were. The structure reflects the living conditions and building traditions of that era.
The building is located in the center of Simferopol and easy to find since it sits on a main street. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the surroundings are clearly visible and you can observe the architectural details well.
The house bears the name of a family who once lived there and left their mark on the area for a long time. This connection between the building and its historical residents remains noticeable today.
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