Max Zweininger Building Explained

Tenement Max Zweininger
Native Name:Polish: Kamienica Max Zweiningera w Bydgoszczy
Image Alt:Tenement Max Zweininger Southern facade
Building Type:Tenement
Architectural Style:Vienna Secession
Location:Bydgoszcz, Poland
Address:2 Foch Street
Coordinates:53.1242°N 18.0019°W
Start Date:1901
Completion Date:1902
Floor Count:4
Architect:Karl Bergner

The Tenement Max Zweininger is a building located in Bydgoszcz at 2 Foch Street, in the corner with Gdańska Street.

History

The house was built between 1901 and 1902 for Max Zweininger, the owner of a famous hat manufactory in Bromberg,[1] located on the square.[2] The building was designed by local architect Karl Bergner on the site of an earlier building from the first half of the 19th century.On the ground floor were established shops, including hats and furs retailers.

In 1910–1911, Max Zweininger had his own department store built by Fritz Weidner, one of the leading architects in Bydgoszcz. The building still stands today at 4 Theater Square.[3]

During interwar period a confectionery shop took the place of the composition of a cigars maker workshop.

In 1940, a ground floor arcade has been added, designed by Jan Kossowski,[4] who also built the Monument on Freedom Square.

Architecture

The building has a rich ornamental decoration facade and is a symbolic example of the Art Nouveau style in the city. Bas-reliefs portrays in particular:

Balconies are associated with ornamented wrought railings.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Max Zweininger Bürgerhaus in Bromberg . bydgoszcz-bromberg.blogspot.com . bydgoszcz-bromberg.blogspot . 7 January 2021.
  2. Einwohner- Adress und Telefonbücher von Bromberg-1903-p.220
  3. Web site: Dawny dom towarowy Maxa Zweiningera . zbyszekf60 . 2007 . www.polskaniezwykla.pl . wpolskaniezwykla . 21 August 2018.
  4. Web site: Kamienica Maxa Zweiningera . zbyszekf60 . 2007 . www.polskaniezwykla.pl . wpolskaniezwykla . 21 August 2018.