Robert Grundtmann Tenement in Bydgoszcz
Robert Grundtmann Tenement is a building in downtown Bydgoszcz, at 1 Słowackiego Street.
| Robert Grundtmann Tenement in Bydgoszcz | |
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Polish: Kamienica Roberta Grundtmanna w Bydgoszczy | |
 View from Gdanska street | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Tenement |
| Architectural style | Modern architecture |
| Location | 1 Słowackiego Street, Bydgoszcz,  Poland |
| Country | Poland |
| Coordinates | 53°7′49″N 18°0′29″E |
| Construction started | 1905 |
| Completed | 1906 |
| Client | Robert Grundtmann |
| Owner | City of Bydgoszcz |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Alfred Schleusener |
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:
- His own house standing at 62 Gdanska street;
- Tenement Carl Meinhardt standing at 27 Gdanska street.
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.
Gallery
View of the building corner
View from Słowacki street
Detail of the ridge turret
Tenement in 1907 - Notice the Advertising for photographer studio "Samson & Co."
See also
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to 1 Słowackiego Street in Bydgoszcz. |
References
- Adressbuch nebst allgemeinem Geschäfts-Anzeiger von, Bromberg und dessen Vororten auf das Jahr (1909). "Straßen". auf Grund amtlicher und privater Unterlagen. p. 89.
- Błażejewski Stanisław, Kutta Janusz, Romaniuk Marek (1997). Bydgoski Słownik Biograficzny. Tom IV. Bydgoszcz. p. 40. ISBN 83-85327-42-8.
Bibliography
- (in Polish) Bręczewska-Kulesza Daria, Derkowska-Kostkowska Bogna, Wysocka A. (2003). Ulica Gdańska. Przewodnik historyczny. Bydgoszcz: Wojewódzki Ośrodek Kultury w Bydgoszczy. ISBN 9788386970100.
