Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Gosprom, Kharkiv


State Industry House a.k.a.Industry Palace
This striking example of Constructivist architecture once was the tallest building in Europe.
Built in 1925-1928 in Kharkiv - capital of the Ukrainian Soviet Republic, it housed various government institutions and was the official seat of the government itself.

Photos by Richard Pare

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