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The destruction of yet another landmark art nouveau building recently passed with little notice in a historic district of Budapest. The building, which stood tall on Holló utca, was once nestled on a bustling road known as "Goldsmiths street," in the old Jewish district of downtown Pest. Before it was reduced to rubble, the building was still in good condition, despite its decaying facade. The beautiful carpentry, arch-shaped windows and gilded door handles bore witness to the artistic splendour of the dawning 20th century. The staircase and balconies of the house were built by noted silversmith Lipot Fleischmann in 1913 and were ornamented with delicate wrought iron works. In the courtyard, adjacent to the house, the remains of a small art nouveau factory could still be seen. Fleischmann, in his day, could access it directly from his apartment...read more...
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