THE HOUSE

Jagiellonska in the form resembling its current run and direction was charted before 1762. On account of its proximity to a wooden bridge, it played an important role as thoroughfare, linking the area with other parts of Warsaw and the region of Mazovia. Throughout the 19th century, similarly to Targowa street, it served as marketplace location.

The street used to bear many names; early in the 19th century it was called Szeroka, and from 1865 onwards the section towards the north of the current Kłopotowskiego St. was called Petersburska, whereas the southern part was named Moskiewska. The whole street got its present name as late as in 1919. In the era of the communist state, the northern part was renamed Stalingradzka. Today there is just one Jagiellonska street again, the home of many historical buildings.

The building at number 27 was erected in 1913-1914 for brothers Jan and Gustaw Ahrens in an eclectic style. Inside, there are some elements of the original décor that survive to this day, especially in the staircase, where you can admire an Art Nouveau metal banister, white and red terrazzo tiles on the landings and covings with pearl string motifs on the ceilings.

Additionally, in the gateway, ceramic floor characteristic for the Warsaw houses of the first quarter of the 20th century still survives, and has been meticulously renovated. The house was officially listed as part of the national heritage in 2017.