SUUR-KARJA 1

SCHEELI PANK

[Drawing of the building]

[Estonian language text is unrecognizable]

The bank building (1903-1904) erected on the foundation of historical buildings, was the first attempt of the Baltic German architects in planning a building that considers the local Gothic and Baroque ... The plan for the bank’s official chambers, the banker’s apartment and the great (?) rooms was drawn by Otto Schott. The façade, which is enlarged, compare to the historical one, was designed by the architect and art heritage researcher from Riga, Wilhelm Neumann. The carved stone Gothic portal (1498) and the Baroque carved door (about 1665) of the earlier building were preserved. The latter bears the coat of arms of the householder, Bürgermeister Thomas von Drenteln, and his wife (... [Ebba Rode]) and figures of the ... and warrior. In 1923-24, the adjoining building on the left was added to the bank, thus "..." the ... The building has historical ...

The sign is one of the signs that describe historical buildings or buildings worthy of preservation in Tallinn.

The house was designed by the Estonian architect Otto Schott, and the facade by Wilhelm Neumann.

The building was photographed on the same day by the same photographer Click for a larger image

The building is defined as a cultural heritage site of Estonia, as can be seen in the next sign above the current sign
KULTUURIMÄLESTIS
NATIONAL MONUMENT
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Today the building is used by the Polish Embassy, ​​as you can see from the sign on the other side of the building
AMBASADA
RZECZYPOSPOLITEJ POLSKIEJ

POOLA VABARIIGI SUURSAATKOND
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