The Chirikov House (), also known as the Chirikov Revenue House () is an architectural monument in the city of

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, that was built in 1913 in the

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to the design of architect . It is officially listed as an object of cultural heritage of Russia.

History

The

revenue house A revenue house is a type of multi-family residential house with specific architecture which evolved in Europe during 18th–19th centuries and became a precursor of what is now known as a rental apartment house and a tenement. In various Europe ...

on Taganrog Avenue (now ) was built at the beginning of the 20th century for Vladimir Kirillovich Chirikov, who owned a confectionary factory, and was a member of the city government and the chairman of Mutual Credit Society. The project designer was architect Leonid Fedorovich Eberg, who also supervised the construction works. In 1912, as construction neared completion, Chirikov visited the site and demanded the installation of two columns on the facade. The architect objected to the installation of the columns, since the composition of the building was based on the architectural principles of the

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. In response, Chirikov said: "And who pays you the money ― the Renaissance or me?" Eberg had no choice but to install the two columns. The house is five-storey brick building with a plastered facade, a multi-pitched roof, and two rectangular bay windows, which are united on the top floor with a massive

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topped with a decorative arcade over the

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. Two sculptures in antique style stood on the pediment until 1917, but disappeared after the

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. During the

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, the building served as a hospital for the wounded soldiers of

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. The house escaped damage during

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, despite the heavy shelling of the city. Today the Chirikov House is occupied by

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department No. 4.

References

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