In 1997, a revitalization of the electronics industry occurred within a business district situated between Narva, Jõe, Ahtri, and the current Parda streets. This development earned the architecturally significant building at the corner of Narva and Jõe streets the Culture Capital Year Award. Architect and heritage preservationist Henry Kuningas detailed the area’s history, closely tied to that of RET – the Radio-Electronics Factory – a prominent figure in Estonia’s electronics industry. The building, characterized by its mesh-covered facade, formerly served as a replacement space for the National Library and had previously housed several banks. Topics: #narva #maantee #aegruum Post navigation AEGRUUM ⟩ How a radio factory became a bank building AEGRUUM⟩Kuidas raadiotehasest pangamaja sai
This is a fascinating piece of Estonian history, highlighting how a changing industry can reshape a city’s landscape. Reply