House of the Serbian Community in Fabric
| House of the Serbian Community | |
|---|---|
Дом српске заједнице | |
| Alternative names | Minerva Foundation House |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Second Empire |
| Address | 1 Ion Mihalache Street, Timișoara, Romania |
| Coordinates | 45°45′27″N 21°15′03″E / 45.7575°N 21.2508°E |
| Construction started | 1894 |
| Completed | 1895 |
The House of the Serbian Community (Serbian: Дом српске заједнице, romanized: Dom srpske zajednice), also known as the Minerva Foundation House, is a historical building in the Fabric district of Timișoara, Romania.
History
The current site of the building was once home to the Serbian foundation house in the 19th century, which was built by Nikola Ilija Papa and Jovan Preda.[1]
In 1894, the construction permit for the current building was issued, with the works being completed on 29 July 1895.[1]
The Kohn brothers' store operated on the ground floor for several years before the space was taken over by the Csendes merchant family, who ran a trinket and fashion shop.[1]
Architecture
The architecture of the Serbian Community House is historicist, combining eclectic elements, specific to the late 19th century, also known as the Second Empire style. It has three levels and a polygonal plan, an aspect that gives it an imposing presence in the urban landscape.
References
- ^ a b c Palconi, Alexandra (25 October 2017). "Casa comunității sârbe din Fabric". Heritage of Timișoara.