#Department store #České Budějovice #1929
Jindřich Svoboda, Bohumil Kučera
Karla IV. 100/6
370 01
České Budějovice,
Czechia
Public transport: Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II.
Access: Public building, free entry during working hours
Today's use: Department store
Description
The house has four floors. Unfortunately, there is little information about this building. Based on the construction, in particular the load-bearing columns inside, it can be assumed that it is a construction made of reinforced concrete. This is also the reason for the ribbon windows, which otherwise could not bear the load of the facade.The entrance door is slightly recessed, the display windows on both sides increase the effect of the goods on display. At the same time, the impression is created that customers are literally drawn into the shop. Aluminium frames and frosted glass elements enhance the elegant and modern impression of the ground floor.This department store bears the greatest similarities to the Baťa building in Košice, Slovakia.
Description
The house has four floors. Unfortunately, there is little information about this building. Based on the construction, in particular the load-bearing columns inside, it can be assumed that it is a construction made of reinforced concrete. This is also the reason for the ribbon windows, which otherwise could not bear the load of the facade.The entrance door is slightly recessed, the display windows on both sides increase the effect of the goods on display. At the same time, the impression is created that customers are literally drawn into the shop. Aluminium frames and frosted glass elements enhance the elegant and modern impression of the ground floor.This department store bears the greatest similarities to the Baťa building in Košice, Slovakia.
History
In April 1929, it was reported in the newspaper Jihočeské listy that the previous house would be demolished and the new shoe department would be built afterwards. Like all the company's shoe houses, this one was nationalised in 1948, but continued to be used as a shoe shop. After 1990, the Baťa brand moved back into the house.
History
In April 1929, it was reported in the newspaper Jihočeské listy that the previous house would be demolished and the new shoe department would be built afterwards. Like all the company's shoe houses, this one was nationalised in 1948, but continued to be used as a shoe shop. After 1990, the Baťa brand moved back into the house.
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