In 1772, a grand residence graced Warsaw’s Freta Street. This was the Kamienica Piotra Hawermana. It was built for Piotr Hawerman, the president of New Warsaw. The original Kamienica Piotra Hawermana stood proudly with two stories. Years passed, and the city evolved around it. Between 1910 and 1914, the then-owner Stanislaw Drzewiecki significantly expanded the Kamienica Piotra Hawermana. He added four more floors, bringing the total to an impressive seven. This towering structure dominated the streetscape, a testament to the changing times. World War II brought devastation to Warsaw. The Kamienica Piotra Hawermana survived the initial onslaught, its main walls still reaching for the sky. However, in 1946, the building was dismantled. But the story doesn’t end there. The Kamienica Piotra Hawermana was destined to rise again. In 1955, reconstruction efforts began. The building was reborn, albeit with only its original two stories and ground floor. Though smaller than its pre-war incarnation, the Kamienica Piotra Hawermana stands as a symbol of resilience. It reminds us of Piotr Hawerman’s legacy and the enduring spirit of Warsaw.
Центральный дом работников искусств
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