Robert Grundtmann Tenement

Robert Grundtmann Tenement in Bydgoszcz
Polish: Kamienica Roberta Grundtmanna w Bydgoszczy
Robert Grundtmann Tenement from Gdańska street
View from Gdańska street
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General information
TypeTenement
Architectural styleModern architecture
Location1 Słowackiego Street, Bydgoszcz,  Poland
CountryPoland
Coordinates53°7′49″N 18°0′29″E / 53.13028°N 18.00806°E / 53.13028; 18.00806
Construction started1905
Completed1906
ClientRobert Grundtmann
OwnerCity of Bydgoszcz
Technical details
Floor count5
Design and construction
Architect(s)Alfred Schleusener

Robert Grundtmann Tenement is a building in downtown Bydgoszcz, at 1 Słowackiego Street.

Location

The habitation house stands on eastern side of Gdańska Street at the intersection with Słowackiego street.

History

The house was built in 1905-1906 by architect Alfred Schleusener, for a retired colonel of the Prussian army, Robert Grundtmann. The initial address was 1 Bismarckstraße/137 Danzigerstraße.[1] Alfred Schleusener has been working in Bydgoszcz between 1902 and 1944. Among other realizations, he designed also:

The building housed one of the most famous Bydgoszcz's cafe: Cafe Metropol then Elite.

From 1909 till the end of WWI, a photographer studio Samson & Co. was active (cf Gallery).[1]

During the interwar period, Paweł Dzionara, a member of the Supreme People's Council, independence activist and city councilor had his office in the building.[2]

During Polish People's Republic, the tenement housed the restaurant SIM.

Architecture

The building is decorated in the style of early modernism, characterized by a desire to simplify and find geometrical forms of elevation. The building has a massive body, with simple details and axial composition components. The metal roof is highlighted by a ridge turret.

Inside, there is an original elevator dating back from the time of construction, with a wrought iron decoration in Art Nouveau style.

  • View of the building corner
    View of the building corner
  • View from Słowacki street
    View from Słowacki street
  • Detail of the ridge turret
    Detail of the ridge turret
  • Tenement in 1907 - Notice the Advertising for photographer studio "Samson & Co."
    Tenement in 1907 - Notice the Advertising for photographer studio "Samson & Co."

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to 1 Słowackiego Street in Bydgoszcz.

References

  1. ^ a b Adressbuch nebst allgemeinem Geschäfts-Anzeiger von, Bromberg und dessen Vororten auf das Jahr (1909). "Straßen". auf Grund amtlicher und privater Unterlagen. p. 89.
  2. ^ Błażejewski Stanisław, Kutta Janusz, Romaniuk Marek (1997). Bydgoski Słownik Biograficzny. Tom IV. Bydgoszcz. p. 40. ISBN 83-85327-42-8.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

Bibliography

  • (in Polish) Bręczewska-Kulesza Daria, Derkowska-Kostkowska Bogna, Wysocka A. (2003). Ulica Gdańska. Przewodnik historyczny. Bydgoszcz: Wojewódzki Ośrodek Kultury w Bydgoszczy. ISBN 9788386970100.
Panorama of Gdańska street in the vicinity of Robert Grundtmann Tenement (left side)