Historic Toilet on Schmidt Embankment to Be Reconstructed
The historic public toilet pavilion on Leitenant Schmidt Embankment, built in 1901, is set to be reconstructed due to its deteriorated condition, with plans to restore its exterior and interior for continued use.
Consensus
- The public toilet pavilion on Leitenant Schmidt Embarkment was built in 1901.
- The pavilion has not been in use since the 1960s.
- The building is currently in an emergency condition due to lack of heating and maintenance.
- The reconstruction project is being carried out by the Water Supply Company (Vodokanal).
- The exterior walls will be rebuilt using brick with insulation.
- The foundation will be clad with brown granite.
- Interior finishes will be in calm, light tones, considering the building's technical purpose and durability requirements.
- The project was reviewed in a historical and cultural expertise published on the KGIOP website on August 12 or 13.
Points of divergence
- The pavilion was rebuilt after 1908. — tg_paperpaper_ru
- The pavilion was rebuilt in 1907 during the construction of toilet pavilions, with modifications to the roof and other structural elements. — fontanka
- A local legend connects the toilet's construction to a wealthy merchant, Georgy Alexandrov, who built it as a symbolic act of revenge after being rejected in marriage. — fontanka
- The pavilion was used for its intended purpose in the 1960s. — tg_paperpaper_ru
- The exterior will be finished with decorative plaster in a warm white or ivory color. — fontanka
Coverage (2 sources)
- A toilet built more than a century ago on Lieutenant Schmidt's embankment is to be reconstructed — Бумага
- Legendary public toilet to be brought back to life on Lieutenant Schmidt Embankment — Фонтанка