AEGRUUM ⟩ How a radio factory became a bank building

The quarter between Narva street, Jõe, Ahtri and the current Parda street has a history closely tied to the Radio-Electronics Factory (RET), a prominent Estonian electronics company. Architectural historian and heritage conservator Henry Kuningas notes that the area’s development is linked to the factory’s operations. A notable office building with a covered facade, previously housing the National Library’s temporary premises and before that serving as a bank location, is situated on the corner of Narva street and Jõe street.

The building’s design and construction were recognized with the Culture Capital Prize in 1997. RET was a significant player in the Estonian electronics industry.

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