The only original Art Deco era part still in place of this once remarkable piece of urban infrastructure is the concrete-made concave transversal triangular profile staff. The old 1930s clock, a square shape one, a genuine Art Deco style object, as I remember it from my childhood, has long been discarded by the local authorities and replaced with an unattractive mass production electric example, considered “more beautiful” by the contemporary post-communist mentality population of the city.
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I endeavor through this daily series of images and small articles to inspire appreciation of the historic houses of Romania, a virtually undiscovered, but fascinating chapter of European architectural history and heritage.
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If you plan acquiring a historic property in Romania or start a renovation project, I would be delighted to advice you in sourcing the property, specialist research, planning permissions, restoration project management, etc. To discuss your particular plan please see my contact details in the Contactpage of this weblog.
Valentin Mandache, architectural historian 