The Workers’ Society Building was constructed between 1903 and 1909 according to a design by architect I. Zagoskin, using funds donated by the workers themselves. The building belonged to the Kharkiv Mutual Aid Society of Artisans.

In essence, it was a cultural club for workers—and the largest of its kind in the Russian empire at the time of its construction.

The building underwent a renovation in 1923 based on a design by architect Oleksiy Beketov, who incorporated more of his signature neoclassical touches into the structure.

Unfortunately, the facade of this interesting building is in extremely poor condition and is in dire need of repair…

Following its renovation in 1923, the building was renamed the Palace of Culture “Metalist”—it now houses theater studios and numerous clubs.

On the facade, you can see sculptures of a steelworker and a blacksmith.

The “Metalist” Union was founded in 1921.

The library is located in the right wing.

The building’s current address is 77 Georgiy Tarasenko Street.

Before the renovation, the house had a more eclectic style, reminiscent of castle architecture.

In this photo from 1930, you can see the relief inscriptions on the facade of the “House of Metalworkers.” There were no sculptures on the facade yet.