Silver storerooms

In the inner courtyard of the Grand Menshikov Palace stands an unassuming one-story building. This is the Silver Storerooms, recognized as a cultural heritage site.

The Silver Storerooms building was designed and constructed by architect Oskar Paulson in 1910–1911. At that time, Oranienbaum belonged to the Dukes of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, and by their order, the estate was partially remodeled with a focus on contemporary European architectural trends. Most of the new structures that appeared on the palace complex grounds during this period were created by the same architect. Among his works are the Palace Power Station complex and the famous Mecklenburg-Strelitz children’s orphanage. Paulson also rebuilt the "Stone Hall" pavilion into a Lutheran church.

The Silver Storerooms are executed in the Neo-Baroque style, popular in St. Petersburg at the end of the 19th century. This one-story building, despite its narrow utilitarian function, is still adorned with decorative elements. In 2011, the Silver Storerooms of Oranienbaum were recognized as a cultural heritage site and included in the “List of newly identified objects representing historical, scientific, artistic, or other cultural value.” Since then and up to the present time, restoration work has been ongoing.

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https://peterburg.center/maps/oranienbaum-serebryanye-kladovye.html