Robert Grundtmann Tenement in Bydgoszcz
| Robert Grundtmann Tenement in Bydgoszcz | |
|---|---|
| Kamienica Roberta Grundtmanna w Bydgoszczy | |
 View from Gdanska street | |
  Location within Poland | |
| General information | |
| Type | Polish tenement |
| Architectural style | Modern architecture |
| Location | Słowacki street 1, Bydgoszcz, Poland |
| Country | Poland |
| Coordinates | 53°7′49″N 18°0′29″E / 53.13028°N 18.00806°E |
| Construction started | 1905 |
| Completed | 1906 |
| Client | Robert Grundtmann |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Alfred Schleusener |
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Robert Grundtmann Tenement. |
Robert Grundtmann Tenement is a tenement in downtown Bydgoszcz, at Słowacki street 1.
Location
The building stands on eastern side of Gdańska Street at the intersection with Słowacki street.
History
The house was built in 1905-1906 by architect Alfred Schleusener, for a retired colonel of the Prussian army, Robert Grundtmann. Alfred Schleusener has been working in Bromberg/Bydgoszcz between 1902 and 1944. Among other realizations, he designed also:
- His own house standing at Gdanska street 62;
- Tenement Carl Meinhardt standing at Gdanska street 27.
The building housed one of the most famous Bydgoszcz's cafe: Cafe Metropol then Elite.
From 1909 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.
Features
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.
Inside, there is an original elevator dating back from the time of construction, with a wrought-iron decoration in Art Nouveau style.
Gallery
-
View of the building corner
-
View from Słowacki street
-
Tenement in 1907 - Notice the Advertising for photographer studio "Samson & Co."
See also
- Gdanska Street in Bydgoszcz
- (Polish) Downtown district in Bydgoszcz
- (Polish) Alfred Schleusener
Bibliography
- Bręczewska-Kulesza Daria, Derkowska-Kostkowska Bogna, Wysocka A., [i inni]: Ulica Gdańska. Przewodnik historyczny, Bydgoszcz 2003
