CITY OF HRADEC KRALOVE

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• Publication Date: April 25, 1952
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COUNTRY Czechoslovakia
SUBJECT City of Hradec Kralove
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1. Prior to World War iTy Hradec Kralove (5013N-1549E) was the
administrative and educational center of Eastern Bohemia. At
that time, from an economic standpoint, the city was important
mainly because of the large Skoda Works in the city. Hradec
Kralove was very well known in Czechoslovakia as a manufacturing
center, producing musical instruments at the Petrov Factory,
soap and soap products at the Pilnacek Works and commercial
-safes and bridge construction at the Tppen Works. During the
war and the German occupation, meat of the industries in the
city were expanded, emphasis being placed on the Skoda Works.
& new part of the Skoja Works was constructed in Plotiste
ee Point #1, Eno]. V. In 1946, the city of Hradec Kralove
and the suburbs of Kuklenny, Prazske Pr4dmesti and SlezeKe
Predmesti, plus other smaller localities including Pouchov,
Plotiste, Malsovioe and Novy Hradec Kralove, were combined
and the whole was called Hradec Kralove. The old names of the
suburbs and localities were retained to describe the local
districts of the city. Following the war, the new
Skoda Plant in Plotiste which had been closed for a time was
reopened, and the city continued to grow as an industrial center.
Several new factories were opened and older industries of the
city were expanded. At the proeenil time, is well as being an
industrial center, Hradec Kralcre is the neat of the government
for the Eastern Bohemian Region. Hradec Kralove was not known
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as a military center; however, 11951, th+re were
several infantry and air force units stationed in the city.
T_ cannot estimate the strength of these units, but if ;our
regiments were there, their total strength would approximate
12 thousand men. A fact which emphasizes the importance of
the city was that five railroad lines centered there. At
the present time, the population of Hradec Xralove is approxi-
mately 50 thousand and Is continually growing. With the
exception of a very few Bulgarians and Roumanians, the people
of Hradec Kralove were entirely of Czech nationality.
2. On the enclosed a}cetcl,, 5nclosure (47, 1 have marked the
following installations and points of interest;
Point #1 THE SKODA WORKS, PLOTISTE. I am not able to give
a detailed description of this plant, but the
area consisted of several buildings of which
the two larger buildings were the main production
shops. The plant area was surrounded by a high
wire fence. I believe that the entrance to the
plant was located on-the southern perimeter of
the fence. These plants were the portion of the
Skoda Works which was built by the Germans during
the war especially for the production of armament.
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#2 HIGHWAY TO HORICE (5022N-1538E) AND JAROF' R (5022N-
1555E). This was the main State highway leading
from the northwest of Hradec Kralove to the above
mentioned cities. The highway was constructed
of cobblestone to the city limits of F I?'adee Kralove,
and the remainder was surfaced with asphalt.
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HIGHWAY. This was an alternate highway to Jaromer
and was constructed in the same manner as the high-
way described under Point #2, above. This was a
somewhat shorter route to Jaromer.
CANAL. This canal was approximately two to three m
wide and one and a half m deep. I believe that
it was built many years ago as a solution to
irrigation of the nearby fields.
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N`=1 RAILWAY TO HORICE. This sin le-track railway began at the
marshalling yards (Point #4a) and ran to Horice. This was
not a heavily built line and was not, therefore, used for
express trains. I observed,-however, substantial passenger
and freight traffic on this line.
#4a SMALL MARSHALLING YARD, This yard was a part of the main
marshalling yards ofjHradec Kralove. The area consisted of
perhaps seven or eight tracks and was used as an area where
trains were formed and as a storage area for idle trains and
cars,
#4b OVERPASS. This overpass was approximately 100 m long and
12 m wide. The portion of the overpass which actually
goes over the railway tracks was of reinforced concrete
arch-type construction and was constructed on concrete
pillars. I believe that this bridge was very important
since all three of the main railway lines leading into
Hradec Kralove from the north passed unaf.^r the overpass.
The roadbed of the overpass wa,s asphalt surfaced. Side-
walks with iron guard rails ran along both sides of the
overpass.
#5 RESIDENTIAL SECTION OF PLOTISTE. The area consisted mostly
of small individual homes and older type apartment buildings.
I estimate that approximately three or four thousand persons
lived in the area. The majority of the population was com-
posed of workers and farmers.
#6 RAILWAY STORAGE BUILDINGS. These two buildings were two-
storied, constructed of brick and used for the storage of
railroad maintenance materials such as electric light bulbs,
cleaning materials, etc.
#7 RAILWAY TO JAROMER, This single-track railway ran from
Hradec Kralove to Jaromer and was built to carry express
traffic.
#8 WAREHOUSE AREA. This' area contained several warehouses
which were used by the industries in Hradec Kralove. Some
of the warehouses were constructed of brick, some of wood,
#9 OFFICE OF THL FARMERS'' COOPERATIVE. This organization was
known as the "Hospodarske Druzstvo Rolnicke" (Farmers'
Cooperative). It was the number one organization for the
procurement and supply of foodstuffs to the people of
Hradec Kralove and the surrounding area. I believe that
the office buildings were located to the east of the area
while the remainder of the area consisted of warehouses
where the foodstuffs were stored. The cooperative controlled
and maintained many warehouses spread over the area of Hradec
Kralove and in the Hradec Kralove region. The buildings were
of various sizes, and:for the most part were constructed of
cement-coated brick..
#10 WAREHOUSES
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#11 RESIDENTIAL AREAS. These areas contained smaller individual
homes and villas.
#12 TENEMENT HOUSES. These tenement houses were of the older
type, constructed of brick and usually two stories high.
The majority of the houses were occupied by workers of the
area.
#12a AUTO REPAIR SHOP "TATRA". Most of the buildings of this
repair shop were located in the courtyard of the surrounding
tenement buildings. This shop was equipped to make major re-
pairs in all types of automobiles and vehicles and
specialized in "TATRA" vehicles.
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ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND WORKSHOPS OF THE "RIAL" PISTON
FACTORY. This factory was engaged in the production of new
pistons for automobiles and the repair, ie regrinding, of
these pistons. The main offices of the plant, as well as
some of the workshops, were located to the north of the
plant area ee Point #13g. The remainder of the area
consisted of smaller workshops and repair shops.
MAIN OFFICES OF THE "RIAL" PISTON FACTORY. No other
information.
#14 THE SKODA WORKS, KUKLENNY. My information regarding this
plant is limited to what I heard from several people who
worked in the area and to the portion of the plant which
I observed above the high wall which surrounded it. Prior
to World War II, the plant was engaged. in the production of
complete industrial installations, Le, breweries, sugar
refineries, etc. At that time, engineers and technicians
of the plant were sent to various parts of the world to
supervise the construction of industries. The complete
installations which were produced by the plant were exported
to many foreign countries. During the war, the plant
produced armament and nts for the German
army should be able to
suppi-y s plant,
#14a FACTORY BUILDING OF THE SKODA WORKS, KUKLENNY. This
was the highest building in the Skoda Works area. The
building was approximately eight stories high and I believe
that it was constructed of brick.
#14b and 14o PLANT BUILDING. These buildings seemed to be of
newer construction.
#14d ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. This building was approximately
three stories high and the main entrance to the Skoda
Works was located there.
#14e BRICK WALL. This wall was approximately six m high and
was constructed of plaster"?ocated brick.
#15 INDUSTRIAL AREA. The buildings in this area formerly be-
longed to a coffee roasting plant which was known as
"Kavovar". As far as I know, this plant is still engaged
in the roasting of coffee beans.
#16 WAREHOUSE AREA.
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#17 MAIN RAILWAY STATION AND MARSHALLING YARD. These ',rards
were very large, having approximately 4O tracks. .seven of
these tracks were used for passenger trains; the remainder
for the formation and storage of freight trains. All the
tracks were of standard gauge (4,5 feet).
#17a RAILWAY WORKSHOPS.
#lTb ROUNDHOUSE. Ten or 12 tracks led into the roundhouse.
#17c CONTROL STATION. This was the main control tower and
switching station for the depot.
#17d LOADING PLATFORM. The platform was entirely for the loading
of freight trains. The administration office of the Rail-
way Freight Office was located in a three-story brick
building constructed on the south end of the loading platform.
#17e MAIN RAILWAY STATION. This station was constructed in 1937
and measured approximately 200 m x 35 in. The building was
constructed of plaster-coated brick. It consisted of two
wings divided by a tower which was approximately eight stories
high. The left wing of the building was three stories high.
The east and west walls of this wing were decorated with
stained glass; the roof of the wing was almost completely
of glass. The left wing contained the main entrance and
exit'. to the station, the ticket offices, the passenger
passageways to and from trains, the baggage rooms and rest
rooms. The right wing of the building was four stories high.
The ground floor of this wing contained the waiting rooms,
several small restaurants, the main rest rooms and the tele-
phone and telegraph center of the station. The second
floor of this wing huused the administrative offices of the
railway. The third floor was devoted to apartments for
railway employees who were working in the depot. The tower
of the railway station was visible from all points in and
around Hradec Kralove.
#17f RAILROAD STATION SQUARE. This squ :: e was well planned and
well keot. It contained an open , la:rnec~. area, parking lots
for automobiles and trucks and was the terminal for most of
the city bus and trolley bus routes.
#18 POST OFFICE #2. The bui,].ding in which the Post Office was
housed was two stories high and was constructed of brick.
The roof was flat. A loading ramp was located on the west
side of the building. This post office was the collection
center for all mail. which was to be shipped out by freight
A branch office of the Czechoslovak Customs Service was also
located in this building. `1'.he r.t_^ar~ce to the lost office
was from the north.
#19 ROAD UNDERPASS. This underpass was approximately 12 m x 15 M.
The interior of the 'cniderpaas was lined with white tiles.
The underpass was extremely well lit with a type of in-
candescent lighting. Sidewalks for oedescrians were located
along either side. These sidewalks were somewhat higher
than street leve.l. Several railway tracks passed over
Stalinova Trida at this point,
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#20 CITY GAS WORKS, The gas works area consisted of several
buildings which were constructed of brick and were of
various sizes, The main building was approximately four
stories high. To the west of the group of buildings was
located a large gas storage tank. I am not able to
estimate the size of this tank.,but I think that it was of
the type that elevates or descends depending on the gas
content of the tank. This gas works did not produce
natural gas: but the gas was produced from coal. All coal
which is used by this plant is transported directly by
rail to the plant. The entire gas works area seemed to be
ver; dirty and unkept.
'2Oa GAS STORAGE TANK, /ee Point #20, above
#21 SAVINGS BANK, This was a branch of the State Savings Bank
and handled savings and small loans only. The building in
which the bank was located was constructed of cement-covered
brick, was twc stories high and had a. gable-type roof covered
with red tile. The first floor of the building was occupied
by the bank; the second floor contained small apartments.
#22 BACHELOR QUARTERS. These three buildings were owned by the
Skoda Works and were used as quarters for unmarried male
workers of the plant. The buildings were single-storied,
constructed of wood and had normal gable-type, tarpaper-
covered roofs. The yard surrounding these buildings was
used as a storage area where packing materials and wood
used by the Skoda Works was stored. A fence surrounded
the entire area.
#22a FENCE, L'ee Point #22, above #22b RUINS OF SUGAR FACTORY. These ruins are all that is left
of an old sugar factory. The building has not been used for
more than 20 years. I believe that this building has been
torn down since August 1951.
#23 AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE. This institute was of the high
school level; youths ranging from 16 to 18 years of age were
educated in agricu:1tare`.. The main building of the institute
was located to the south of the area, This building was
three stories high, constructed of white plaster-covered
brick and had a gable-type roof, covered with red tile.
A complete experimental farm, including a small garden
and all types of domestic animals, was located to the rear
of the main building,.
#24 PUBLIC SCHOOL, This school building was approximately three
stories high, constructed of plaster-covered brick and had
a gabled low-pitched roof, covered with tile. Grades one
through eight were caught in this school. The school had
neither a proper name nor a number, but was generally known
as "Kuklenny School".
#25 APARTMENT HOUSES, The majority of this block consisted of
two-storied tenement buildings, constructed of plaster-
covered brick and had gable-type, high-pitched roofs,
covered with red tile.
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#25a MODERN APARTMENT BUILDING. This building was constructed
shortly before V:'.:z Jr 1zh
brick; it was two stories high and tina a flat roof. The
ground floor of this building contained the offices of.a
Doctor Oldrich Smetana,who was the senior medical officer
of the Hradec Kralove railways. Dr Smetana is very -dell
known in the Ku.kienny district of Hradec Kraloye and is well-
liked and respected. The second floor of the apartment
building contained the private quarters of the doctor.
#26 GASOLINE STATION, This was a modern'gasoline station having
only two pumps. It was operated by the Benzinol National
Corporation, and a large sign with the letters BZ was posted
over the station. The entire station area was covered by
a canopy-type roof. All gasoline stations in Czechoslovakia
were operated by the Benzinol National Corporation and there
did not seem to be any competition.
#27 TENEMENT HOUSES. These tenement houses were generally two
stories high, of older type architecture and were con-
structed of white, plastered bricks and had high-pitched,
gable-type roofs which were covered with red tile. Several
unimportant shops were located along the ground floors of
most of these buildings.
#28 HIGHWAY TO PARDUBICE (5003N-.1547E),, This highway was a
.continuation of Sta.linova Trida, was approximately 15 m wide
and was constructed in the same manner as the highway to
Horioe fee Point #7.
#29 HIGHWAY TO PRAGUE. This highway was approximately 15 m
wide, and cobblestone-surfaced to the city limits of Hradec
Kralove, From the city limits to Prague, it was surfaced
with asphalt.
#30 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. This bridge was approximately four m long
and two m wide. It was constructed of iron or steel truss
with a wooden-plank roadbed.
#31 LIQUOR FACTORY. I do not know the present name of this
factors; but before nationalization in 1948, the plant was
known as the Ptacnik factory and is still known by that
name in the Hradec K',*ra.love area. The factory produced
various liqueurs such a: cherry brandy, apricot' brandy,
etc, which carried the trade name of "Kord". The factory
was built just prior to World War II and is equipped with
fairly modern machinery. The building was constructed of
white-plastered brick, was two stories high and had a gable-
type, high-pitcherl roof covered with red tile.
#32 RESIDENTIAL SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION. I noticed several
apartment houses or what were to be apartment houses under
construction in these areas.
#33 KUKLENNY RAILWAY STATION, This station was very small; the
building measured approximately 10 m x 8 M. The building
was constructed of plaster-covered brick and had a gable..
type roof covered with red tile.
#33a RAILWAY YARD OF KUKLENNY, This yard contained no more
than four side tracks which were used to store inactive
trains and to form freight trains.
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constructed and wrs used for'ee trains to Prague: I
learned that it had been planned'
to expar__ 'tnis a e r Z ne in o au -track railway to Prague,
but nothing had been done on the new construction.
#34 GAS POTTLING WORKS "AGA This installation was contained
in one building approximately 30 m long. The building was
both single anc two-st-';ried, constructed of plaster-covered
brick and had a gable-type roof which was covered with red
tile. The plant was engaged in the production and bottling
of acetylene gas. A large Yard was located to the rear of
the plant which was used fo-r storage purposes.
#35 VEGETABLE GARDENS AND HOTHOUSES.
436 RAILWAY TO PARDUBICE. This railway was heavily built to
accomodate express traffic.
six to 14 years of age. The building was: constructed of
light, plaster-covered brick, was. approximately three
stories high, and had a flat roof. The building was
rectangular in shape, but I do not know the; dimensions.:
#38 SMALL INN. The inn was called "U Plichtu", meaning "At
Plicha's". It was in an oldRr type apartment building.
The ground floor of the building wad divided into two
sections,, one of the sections containing a small tavern,
the other section consisting of a dining room. The second
floor of the building was composed of-several small
apartments.
#39 DORMITORY. The building in which this dormitory was
located was formerly called the "Port Arthur Inn". It was
a omall, plaster-covered brick building which was approximately
two stories high. The entire buildir:3 is now being used as
a dormitory for apprentice workmen.
#40 THE CHICAGO INN. This brick, plaster-coated building was
approximately two stories high and had a gabled, red-tile
covered roof. The irn itself occupied only the ground
floor of the build "; the second floor contained apartments.
#41 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL.' This building'was constructed prior to
World War I, it was three stories high and constructed of
green-painted brick. A new gymnasium as recently con-
structed at the rear of this building, Students 10-14 years
old attended this school.
#42 BLOCKS OF APARTMENTS AND TENEMENT HOUSES. These buildings
varied in height from one to three stories, were gener$lly
constructed of plaster-coated brick and had gabled roofs
covered with red tile. Smaller private homes-dotted the
ground floors of the buildings facing Skolska Street.
#43 SMALL PARK. This park was called Pialovy Sady. It con-
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#44 NEW APARTMENT HOUSES. These apartment houses were con-
structed shortly before World War II. They were con-
structed of plaster-coated brick and were generally three
and four stories high. The roofs were of the gable type,
covered with red tile.
#45 GASOLINE STATION. This gasoline station was of the same
type and owned by the same corporation, as the station des-
eribud under Point #26.
#46 DORMITORY. This was formerly the Hotel Koruna. During
World War II, it was converted into dormitories for employees
of the Skoda Works. The building.was three stories high,
.constructed of green-painted, plastered brick. It had
a normal gable type roof covered with red tile.
#46a LARGE GARDEN. This garden was owned and cared for by the
persons occupying the dormitory floint #47. The garden
was in very poor condition'.
#47 APARTMENT HOUSES AND SHOPS. These apartment buildings con-
tained many and various shops and stores along the street
front of Macharova Street.
#48 HRADEC KRALOVE DAIRY. The dairy consisted of two buildings,
one behind the other. The building on the street front was
the administration building for the dairy; the other building
was the dairy itself. The administration building was
approximately three stories high,, was constructed of light-
colored, plaster-coated brick and had a flat roof. The
dairy building was two atories high and of the same con-
struction as the administration building. Fairly large
vacant lots were on either side of the dairy buildings.
#49 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, This church was called "NeJsvetejai
Srdce Pane (Sacred Heart of God)". It was of very modern
construction, having been completed just prior to World
War II. The church building was approximately 20 m high.
A tows constructed of plaster-ct.ated brick, rose to a
height of approximately 30 m above the church. A large cross,
constructed of plaster-coated brick, was placed on top of
the tower.
#50 MAIN OFFICES OF THE EASTERN BOHEMIA ELECTP.IC WORKS. The
official name of the oompany was The Eastern Bohemia
Electric National Corporation", This office was responsible
for the administration of several hydro and thermal electric
power plants in Eastern Bohemia. The building in which
these offices were located was of modern construction. Built
following World War II, it was constructed of bricks which
were coated with a light plae.te-r composition; it was
approximately three stories high'and had a low-pitched roof.
#51 WAREHOUSES. These warehouses belonged to the Ceskoslovenska
Automobilova Doprava (Czechoslovakian Automotive Transport"
Company - CSAD), The warehouses were contained in one large-
building, approximately two stories high, recently remodeled,
constructed of plaster-coated brick and had a flat roof.
Materials being shipped in and shipped out of Hradec Kralove
were stored in this building awaiting shipment. The CSAD
is a national corporation which handles all automotive
transportation in Czechoslovakia.
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#52 OFFICE BUILDING. This building formerly housed all the
offices of the Eastern Bohemia Electric National Corporation:
The building is still being used by the Corporation" however,
the majority of the offices were moved to the new building
point # 0 . This building was two stories high, was
constructed of green-painted, plastered brick and had a
high-pitched, gable-type, red tile roof. A small dome
was located on the northwest corner of the building.
#53 APARTMENT HOUSES. These apartment houses were of the older
type, having been constructed shortly after World War I.
They were mostly two and three stories high, constructed of
gray, plastered. brick and had medium-pitched, gable-type
roofs which were covered with red tile.
#53a WORKERS QUARTERS. This building formerly housed the Hotel
Praha, Shortly after World War II, it was converted into
quarters for workers. It was constructed basically the
same as the apartment houses flee Point #537.
#54 MAIN OFFICES OF THE RETAILERS' COOPERATIVE. This building
contained the main offices of Ustredni Konsum (Central
Cooperative). It was constructed in 1937 or 1938 of light
brick, which was covered with light-colored plaster. Part
of the roof was of the gable, red-til_- type; the remainder
of the roof wap flat. In addition to the above offices, the
building contained warehouses for the storage of foodstuffs
and a bakery which was located in the basement; This bakery
produced the main supply of bread and baked goods for the
majority of the people of Hradec Kralove.
#55 RESIDENTIAL AREA. This area consisted of many small, private
homes and villas. They were all constructed of brick and
the exteriors of the buildings were generally coated with
a gray plaster-type substance which was not unlike stucco.
#56 INDUSTRIAL AREA, I am not able to supply any information
on this area other than the fact that several small
industries were located here.
#57 THE "FOMA " FILM PLANT. The plant area consisted of two or
three small buildings which were two stories high, constructed
of'plastered brick with flat roofs. The plant. produced all
types of film and photographic papers. 'I do not know
whether or not the plant produced photographic chemicals,
but
#58 PAINT AND LACQUER FACTORY, The plant area consisted of
two buildings, constructed of plaster-coated brick, two
stories high with flat roofs. The proper name of this plant
was "Lakavar". One of the buildings was known as the
administrative building; on the first floor of this building
were located the main .administration offices: The second
floor of this building contained apartments for the plant
director, his assistant and their families. The second
building contained the actual production facilities.
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OIL AND GASOLINE STORAGE TANKS, I am unable to describe this
aree?but it was known that oil and gasoline were stored there.
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1604E). This railway line was single-tracked and was con-
structed to accomodate heavy traffic. The-line was important
because it connected Hradec Kralove with the railway line
going to the Polish border and the Baltic sea ports.
#60a RAILWAY SPUR. This railway spur ran from the small
marshalling yards (Point #4a) to industries includin the
Teerag Works.5otnt ##, tA231'. pen Works point #667 and
the Central Garages Dint The railway spur was of
standard gauge.
#61 RAILWAY BRIDGE, This bridge carried the railway to Tyniste
across the Elbe River. The bridge was of steel-truss con-
struction, 50-70m long and wide enough to accomodate a single
track.
#62 APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND WORKSHOPS. The area indicated by
.this point contained several apartment buildings and work-
shops which I am unable to describe.
#63 APARTMENT HOUSES.
#64 CITY SLAUGHTER HOUSE. The area consisted of several buildings
of various dimensions and constructions, but I can not des-
cribe them.
#65 ASPHALT PLANT "TEERAG". This plant occupied an area
approximately 100 in x 50 m. The plant area contained
several buildings and was serviced by a spur of the rail-
way track /Point #60g. , The entire plant was surrounded by
a brick wall which was approximately three and a half metere-'
,,., .gh. .,=~,e 4dministration building of the plant was located
in the southwest corner-of the plant area Point #65g.
The plant was engaged in producing asphalt, tarpaper, some
type of linoleum and certain types of insulation material.
#65a ADMINISTRATION BUILDING OF THE TEERAG WORKS. This building
was approximately two stories high, constructed of gray
plastered brick and had a red tile, gable-type roof.
Offices of the Teerag Works Zgee Point #61 were located
on both floors of this building. '
#66 THE IPPEN WORKS. The plant area consisted of several
buildings, one of which 'was fairly large, the, others,
.relatively small. The large building was of steel-frame
construction and was constructed 'of brick as were the
smaller buildings. The entire plant area was surrounded by
a high brick wall, obscuring it from view. As far, as I. know,
the plant was engaged in producing safes of all types, shapes,
and sizeeg, and steel bridge constructions. The plant
specialized in the production of railroad bridge. constructions,
ie, the parts for the brir0o, are construe*ed at this plant
and the plant supervises the construction of the bridge at
its appointed site. "
#66a STORAGE YARD, This storage yard was utilized by the Ippen
Works to store various materials such as wood, metals and
other raw materials. I believe that the storage yard was
surroundpd'partly by a wooden fence and partly by a wire
fence (height unknown).
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#67 CIRCUS GROUNDS. It was planned to construct new apartment
'houses in this area in the near future, but when I left,
the area was used for circuses, carnivals and other enter-
tainment events..
#68 REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE CZECHOSLOVAKIAN COMMUNIST
PARTY. This building. contained the offices of the Hradec
Kralove Chamber of Commerce until late in 1948. It was
three stories high,'constructed of light-brown plastered
brick and had a flat-.-roof,
#69 GLASS RESEARCH INSTITUTE. This institute was the only'_,one
of its type in Czechoslovakia I "3....
institute was dedicated to scientific reaearch in the pro-
duction of glass. Prior to World liar II, it was very famous;
scientists from areas throughout the world went there to
study and work. The building in which the institute was
housed was three stories high, constructed of brick and
had a flat roof. The south end of the building, on
Skroupova Street, was decorated with a special type of
light green glass tile. The building housed several
laboratories with complete equipment for higher research
in the production of glass.
#70 WALLED-IN AREA, The area indicated by this point was
surrounded completely by a brick wall approximately three m
high. I do not know what was located within the walls, but
I heard that a small automobile repair shop and a locksmith
shop were located there ,.
#71 PRIVATE HOMES, The areas indicated by this point contained
small private homes,
#72 VERTEX PLANT. This building waa approximately three stories
high, was constructed of gray tlastered brick and had a
very high brick chimney. All the windows of the building
were translusoent, The relatively new Vertex Corporation
had its main offices and largest plant at this point.
Several other plants of the Vertex Corporation were located
throughout Czechoslovak{a, but I do not know their location.
The plant was engaged mainly in producing glass thread to
be used in the production of glass cloth. I cannot say to
what a?e the Czech, put this naaaterial, but I don't think
that it was for general Use, since it could not be bought
anywhere. As far as I knic,,'r the ma jori;cy of the workers
employed at this plant were war:ien
#73 BISCUIT FACTORY. This plant ;,was formerly known as the
"Kadschner" Plant, and is still known by that name, although
I believe that the plant is now a part o'' the Eastern
Bohemian Flour Products National Corporation, and produced
various types of flour products such as macaroni, noodles,
biscuits and gingerbread. The plant was housed in one
large building which was approximately three stories high,
constructed of green-painted plastered brick and had a
flat roof', The building was of older design and had a
medium-sized., brick chimneys As far as ."' know, all of the
employees at this plant were women. The entrance to the
plant was from the south.
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located-'n the court-
It t wa
I
z
known as the slavia Theater ,
yard of the buildings 5oint #77 and 7V. The entrance to
the theater was by means of a passageway leading from
Stalinova Trida into this. courtyard. The theater could
aeaomodate approximately 650 persons. All types of the
usual entertainment i_'lms were shown here. I think that
this is the best motion picture. theater in Hradec Kralove.
#75 CITY BUS GARAGES AND REPAIR SHOPS...-These-garages were located
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icture theater /Yoint #77;
tion
p
mo
in the same courtyard as the
the entrance to the garage was from the northeast corner of
the block. Although there were probably more repair and
maintenance shops for the a'ity buses in Hradec Kralove, this
garage was the main garage and accomodated approximately
15 to 20 busses for repair and maintenance at one time. I
cannot estimate the size of the garages) however, they were
fairly large. The entire roof of,the garage was of glass.
#76 ADMINISTRATION-BUILDING OF THE CITY BUS CORPORATION. These
administration offices were located on the second and
third floors of this three-story, brick building. This
municipal corporation was responsible for the administration
and control of all city transportation including busses,
trolley busses, and taxis.
#77 FURNITURE FACTORY. This factory was formerly called the
Skubersky Plant and is still known by that name.. I believe,
however, that during nationalization this plant became a
part of the Eastern Bohemian Furniture National Corporation.
The factory was located in a three-story, brick building
which had a low-pitched, gable-type, red tile roof. Show-
rooms of the plant were located on the ground floor of the
building at the corner of Stalinova_Trida and Skroupova
Street. Production shops of the plant were looated on
the, ground floor, in the basement and on the second floor.
The third floor of the building contained several apartments.
#78 APARTMENT-HOUSES. Three-story apartment buildings were
located in the areas indicated by this point. On the street
front of Stalinova Trida were located several small shops
and restaurants. These buildings were constructed of
plaster-coated brick and had red tile, gable-type roofs.
#79 GLASS CUTTING PLANT.. This plant was located-in one large
building, two stories high, constructed of plastered brick
with a low-pitched, red tile roof. The front.of the building,
along Skroupova Street, was faced with_light:cream-bolored
tile. Before nationalization, this plant was known as
the Siling and Knoflicek Company. I do not know the present
name of the plant. The plant served as &.warehouse for
retail glass merchants; they ordered glass to certain
specifications; the glass would be out to those specifications
and delivered to them. The plant handled plate glass and
mirrors only.
#80 PRINTING SHOP. Prior to nationalization, this plant was known
as the "Hole oak and Moucka" Printing Shop. The shop xas in
a small brick building, three stories high, with a low-
pitched, gabled, red tile roof.. The printing chap occupied
the basement, the first floor, and a small annex to the
rear of the building. Small apartments were located on the
second and third floors. The shop did all types of printing
including a small amount of lithograph work.
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#81 CANDY FACTORY "JITRENKA". Prior to nationalization, this
factory was owned and operated by a confeetioners'cooperative
in the F;radec Kralove area. The plant produced all types
of chocolates and chocolate candy. It was.located in a two-
story, plaster-coated, brick structure which had a low, red
tile roof.
#82 APARTMENT HOUSES. These apartment houses were relatively
new, conftruetion having been completed at tlsef
,
World War II. They were four stories high, constructed
of cream- olores plastery+i brick a:.? had lcv f r -A tie roofs.
#83 CENTRAL GARAGES. These garages did not handle the repair
t ce of automobiles, but contained parking space.
an
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#86
n en
or ma
which was rented to automobile owners. The garages were
located in a large, steel-frame structure, the walls of
which were constructed mostly of translucent glass. The
building was four stories high and had parking ramps on
all floors and one in the basement. There was a circular
driveway within the building which offered access to all
floors. A gasoline station was located in the basement.
A district distribution center for spare automotive parts
and tires was also located in the building. Prior to
a firm galled
d b
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nationalization, these garages were owne
"Novak"". I believe that the garages are presently operated
by a national corporation called Mototeehna".
NEW APARTMENT HOUSES. These four or five-story structures
were constructed of plaster-coated brick, had flat roots.-
and were completed after World War II.
SMALL PARK. This park was nothing more than a-lawned area.
No trees, statues or other decorations were located tbere.-
BRIDGE. This bridge was 1oiown as Novy Most (New Bridge)
and was the main bridge orossin?. thf: Elbe River.-The
bridge was approximately 100 m x 15-20 m. The viaduct type,, it
was constructed of reinforced concrete. There were pedestrian
walks on either side of the bridge and guard railings,
constructed of concrete and steel, along the outer, sides
of these walks..
#87 BLOCKS OF APARTMENT HOUSES. These apartment buildings were
approximately five stories high, constructed of plastered
brick and had low-pitched, red tile roofs. Various shops
were located along the street front of Stalinova Trida.
#88 LUMBER YARD. This lumber yard was formerly a tennis court.
I am not able to estimate the dimensions of the.yard,but it
was approximately as large as two normal tennis courts.
#89 OFFICE BUILDING. Prior to World War II, this was an
apartment building. During the war, it was occupied by
some offices of the secret police of the German Occupation
Army. I believe that after the war the building was still-
used as an office building, but by whom I cannot say'. `The
k trnatnre
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#90 APARTMENT HOUSES. These apartment houses were smaller than
usual and were more of an individual type. The buildings
were, for the most-part, two stories high, constructed of
plastered brick and had'red tile roofs.
#91 OLD PUBLIC BATH HOUSE. This was a single-story building,
constructed of yellow, plastered brick and had a red tile
root'. Not too many years ago this bath house was known as
a house of prostitution.
#92 APARTMENT HOUSES; These apartment houses were constructed
sometime between World War I and World War II. They were
mostly three stories';high, constructed of plastered brick
and had red tile, medium-pitched roofs. The ground floors
of these buildings were occupied by many shops, especially
on Stalinova Trida,
#92a "SOKOL" GYMNASIUM. The gymnasium was constructed of red
brick, wuo-t-appetz 4te thr*ee stories high and had a flat roof.
It was uwned and operated by the main "Sokol" physical
cultural center in Hradec Kralove.
#93 GLASS TOWER. This tower:waa not very high, but it served
as a good orientation oint in the city. The corner of the
apartment buildings oint was constructed entirely of
glass from the groun floor to a little above the roof level.
The glass was of the translucent type.
#94 BRANCH OFFICES OF THE HRADEC KRALOVE CITY ADMINISTRATION.
These were the offices of the Hradec Kralove alministration
for the Prazske Predmesti district. The offices were located
in a three-story, plastered-brick building; the. red tile
roof was partly flat,'the zest being low-pitched. In
addition to these-offices, the building contained a branch
police station, m:rd:?p;;brd~nca`of the .eit~-: kit~m~ g"a c,som~ of
the rooms in tb.'te 'zuUdvdg: were used as sol,c7ol rooms, due
to a shortage or school space in the city.
#95 NEW APARTMENT BUILDINGS. These were three-story, brick
buildings ' '';h' flat .-rOQfoe:
#96 SMALL VILLA. Formerly a private home, it was approximately
three stories high, constructed of plaster-coated brick and
had a medi ;n-?pi _-he!3.y : , rid tile roof. A wire fence surrounded
the area and the -"La itself was located in a well-kept
garden.
#97 AUTO REPAIR SHOP. The offices and the quarters of the
owner of the repair shop were located in the first two floors
of this two-story building. The building was constructed
of plastered brick and'had a flat roof. The auto repair
shops were located in the courtyard to the rear of the
building.
#98 BLOCK OF APARTMENT BUILDINGS. The block of apartment
houses along Jungmannova Street andUliee Letcu were of
modern construction while the remainder of the block con-
tained buildings of the older type. The majority of these
apartment houses were three or four stories high and con-
tained three or four-room apartments housing middle class
families. The ground,floors of the buildings along
Stalinova Trida contained many shops.
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#98a HARDWARE STORE. Prior to nationalization, this store was
known. as the Guth Hardware Store. It Se now a branch store
of Kovomat National Corporation. The store was located
in a three-story, plaster-coated, brick building which had
a medium-pitched, red tile roof. The first two floors
of the building housed the store; the top floor of the
building contained the quarters' of the manager of the stare
and his family. A small storage yard was located to the
rear of this'building. The yard contained several brick
structures where hardware supplies of various types were
stored. The offices of the store were located in one of
these small brick structures in the storage yard.
#99 HOTEL AVION. This hotel was constructed sometime in the
1930's, was five stores high, made of plaster-coated brick
and had a flat roof. The hotel had approximately 60 rooms,
various club rooms, a bar and a large dining room. Garages
and a small garden for guests of the hotel were located in
a courtyard at the rear. A small gasoline station was
situated almost at the entrance to the hotel. I believe
that this was the second best hotel in Hradec Kralove, after
the Grand Hotel L9ee Point, #1817.
#100 VILLA. This small, private home, constructed of white
plastered brick was two stories high and was located in
a small, Well-kept garden. It was the home of a Mr Slejska,
who was a prominent architect in Hradec Kralove. The villa
was surrounded by a fence, the bottom part of which was
constructed of brick, the remainder of boards.
#101 GARDEN. This was the former site of an old villa which
was recently torn down. The garden was surrounded by a fence
of the same type as described under Point #100.
-#102 VILLA. This was a family house, approximately two stories
high, of the same construction as the villa, Point #1000
it had been the home of air Komarek, a music teacher. I
do not know the name of the present occupant of the villa.
#103 APARTMENT HOUSES. These buildings were approximately four
stories high, constructed of plaster-coated brick and had
rriediura-pitched, gable-type, red tile roofs. ? The buildings
along Stalinove. Tr ide were of the older type of construction
while those along Ulice Letcu c'ere fairly modern, constructed
just prior to World War III Shops were located on the
ground floors of the buildings along Stalinova Trida.
#104 COAL ?AP r . This coalyard ' was operated by a firm which was
formerly called "Lien'". Since nationalization, the plant
has been known as Uhelne Skiady (Coal Stores). The coal---
yard area was very small. The entire area was covered
by a wooden, shed-type roof. There was a small brick building
which served as the office building.
#105 "STRELNICE". This large area consisted of one large.
brick building; which was five stories high and conat:. actwd cff,
gray plastered bricksp one wooden building, which was single-
storied but fairly highs and a large garden. This large
area was inown as "Stelnice" (Shooting House).
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#105a OFFICE BUILDING. The ground' floor of this section of
"Steinice" contained-restaurants. To the' rear of the
reataurants was a large assembly hall, which could
accomodat-e approximately 1500 persons. Regional offices
of several trade unions were located on the second and
third floors of' this section --of the building. On the fourth
and fifth floors: of this section were located the offices
of the District Secretariat of the Communist Party. Prior
-.to the merger of the Social Democratic Party with the
Communist -'arty in 1948, this building served as the head-
quarters of the Social Democrat f~a?: :.Forty.
#105b MOTION PICTURE THEATER. This theater was located at.the
south end of the ground floor of this section of the
building oint #105x7, For many years this theater was
known as he "Lido", ut I do'not know its present name.
#1050 SUMMER MOTION PICTURE THEATER. This theater was located in
a wooden structure and could acoomodate approximately
700 persons. Motion pictures and other performances were
given in this theater during the summer months.
#105d GARDEN. This garden was located just south of the
summer theater ,[Point #10517 and was open to the general
public. The garden was closed in along Streleoka Street
by means of a wire fence. The foundation of this fence
was constructed of brick and was approximately one in high.
#106 VILLA. Until the a per of 1951 this area was occupied by
a small bazaar 'having several buildings. At that time, these
buildings were torn down. leaving only a small villa in
the center of the area. The villa was two stories high,
constructed of brick, and had a medium-pitched, gable-type.
roof. This villa is presently occupied by the Regional Artists
Club of Hradec Kralove.
#107 APARTMENT HOUSES. The entire block Indicated by this point
contained four-story apartment housed, oonstructed of gray
plastered brick having low-pitched, red tile roofs.
#108 SEED SHOP, T,-.e building in which this seed shop was
located was three stories high, constructed of plaster-
coated brick and had a gable-typeDlow-pitched; red tile
roof. The seed shop was formerly ;mown as the "Viktorin"
Following nationalization in :x.948, the store's name was
changed to "Chemodroga". Chemodroga was a national cor-
poration which handled the distribution of all seeds,
fertilizers, perfumes and chemicals in Czechoslovakia. The
main sales store was located an the ground floor of the
building. The second and third floors were used as store
rooms for seeds.
#109 HOTEL PARIS. This hotel occupied a building four stories
high, bonstructed of gray plastered bricks, and had a
Ynedium-pitched red tile roof. In 1949, this hotel was
put out of business,and a school for officials of_the
Communie_ Party is now located in the building. Regardless
of the fact that the building in no longer occupied by the
hotel, It is still known as the Hotel Paris.
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#110 BLOCK OF APARTMENT BUILDINGS. All of the buildings in
this block,with the exception of the one indicated by
Point #112, were four stories high, constructed of gray
plastered brick-and had low-pitched, red tile roofs.
The grouna'floors of the buildings on the south end of the
block were almost entirely`occupied-by shops.
#111 HEALTH CENTER. This haalth center'occupie-d-the first two
floors of the buildings indicated by this point'. The
building in which it was located was of the same con-
struction as the apartment buildings described* under Point
#11Q,above, Although the center dealt primarily with
heart diseases, a section of the clinic was devoted to
maternal care.
#112 APARTMENT BUILDING. This building was constructed of re-
inforced concrete, was approximately seven stories high, and
had a flat roof. Ofrioes of several prominent doctors
were located in this building. This building and three other
buildings ffoint #119a, 126a and 128x7 were of Identical
design and construction.
#113 STESNSKY PALAIS. This large, beautiful. building was con-
structed by a man named Steinsky, who
richest individual in Hradec
fter Steinsky left the country, the
bfl ng was used by the "Czech-Soviet Friendship Society".
The building was constructed of a type of stone which I
believe was granite or marble. The center section of the
building was five stories high and had a flat roof. The
wings on either side were four stories high and had medium-
pitched, red tile roofs. The regional headquarters of the
friendship society had offices on the ground floor of the
center section. The remaining four floors of the center
section were occupied by various club rooms. The wings
of the building contained apartments occupied by high
officials of the government. A large and beautiful garden
and tennis courts were located to the rear of the building.
#114 APARTMENT AND OFFICE BUILDING. This building was five stories
high, constructed of pJnster-coated brick and had a low-
pitched, red tile roof. The ground floor of this building
housed the circulation department as well as branch offices
pf the official Communist Party newspaper "Rude Pravo".
Dr Brychta, medical officer of the regional railway depart-
ment has an apartment and office on the third floor of
this building. Dr Brychta is recognized as the official
meteorologist of Hradec Kralove. I think he has a small
meteorological station net, up somewhere in the building;
in fact I saw a metal plate at the entrance to the building
which said that the State Meteorological Observation Station
was located in that building. Mr Kos, one of the directors
of the Skoda Works, had an apartment in the building.
#115 SMALL INN. This small inn was known as "Na Baste". It was
located on the ground floor of a building having the same
construction as those described under Point #114.
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#3-16 DEPARTMENT STORE. The building in which this store was
located was of the same construction and type as the
building described under Point #114. The main and second
floors were, occupied by sales stores-of the TEP National
Corporation. Prior to nationalization, this department
store was known under the name of Hajnie, and it specialized
in curtains, rugs, other textiles, and some furniture.
The third and fourth floors of the building contained
apartments.
#117 APARTMENT HOUSES. These apartment houses were constructed
like those described under Points #114, 115 and 116. The
ground floors of these apartment buildings were occupied
by various shops.
#118 BLOCK OF APARTMENT HOUSES. All of the' apartment buildings
in this area were of the same type'of construction, four
stories high, constructed-, of plastered brick.. arA with low-
pitched, red tile roofs. The ground, floors of the Duildings
on the north, west and east sides of the blocks were
occupied by shops, The apartment buildings on the south side
of.the block belonged to the Employees'Cooperative of the
Skoda Works and were occupied by officials of that
organization.
#118a PRIVATE APARTMENT. This apartment was occupied by
0 Chief Engineer of the Skoda Works in Hradec a e.
#118b BAKERY. This was one of the largest and most modern bakeries
in the city. The bakery was located in the basement and
on the first floor.
#119 BLOCK OF BUILDINGS. Except as otherwise Indio tcd, this
block contained apartment buildings which were approximately
four stories high, constructed of plaster-coated bricks and
had medium-pitched, red tile roofs.
#119a HIGH APARTMENT BUILDING. This. building was of the same
design and construction as the building described under
Point #17.2. Some offices of the ,Skod.a Works were located
in the building and a retail store for Skoda automobiles
was .on the ground floor.
#119b
"JAS"
SHOE RETAIL STORE. Prior to nationalization
this
store
was known
as
,
'BATA'. It was located in the ground
f1Aor
of one of
the
apartment buildings under Point #119.
#119c "TAP" TEXTILE STORE. This store. was located on the round
floor of one of the apartment buildings, joint #112/.
The store dealt in clothing for women and children only.
#119d LARGE STATIONERY STORE. Prior to nationalization, this
store was known as "Mares"; it is now known as "Napr", and
handles all types of stationery and office supplies.
#119e PRINTING SHOP, This shop was previously known as "0MA",
but since nationalization, the name has been changed; I do
not know the new name. it oooupied the ground floor of one
of the apartment buildings, 5oint #1127 I believe that
the shop extended into the courtyard to the rear of the
apartment building. The shop handled small` printing Jobe
such as annoueernents business cards, eta
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#119f CLINIC. Tn1s small clinic occupied the first two floors
of the apartment building. This clinic comprised the
medical examination offices for internal diseases of the
National Insurance Health Organization.
#120 FLOCK OP APARTMENT HOUSES. The apartment buildings located
in this area were all preotically of the same resign- four
stories high, construoted'of plaster-coated brick with low-
pitehed, red tile roofs. The ground floors of all the
buildings contained various shops. Included among these
ehopa were the following:
#120a ?HOTO SHOP. 'i'bis shcp was formerly known as "Junek". I
feel, sure that the name of the shop has been changed since
nationalization, although I do not know the present name.
This was the leading photographic equipment shop in Hradec
Kralove. A small photographic studio was also located in
this shop.
#120b OPTICAL SHOP. This shop was formerly called "Vaoek". The
owner of this shop was arrested for blaokmarke.ting activities
approximately one year ago, and the shop was taken over by
another man whose name I do not know. The shop handled all
types of optical instruments such as binoculars, telescopes,
microscopes, lenses and eyeglasses. The person who operated
the shop was an optician; he was qualified to prescribe
eyeglasses following examination.
#120c BOOK STORE. This shop was very emal1 tut it was one of the
oldest in Hradec Kralove. It was called "Meliehar".
#121 BLOCK OF APARTMENT HOUSES. These apartment houses were of
the same design and of the same construction as those
described under Point #120. The ground floors of these
apartment buildings were occupied by various shops, some of
which are described below.
#121a COFFEE SHOP. This was one of the leading confectionery shops
in Hradec Kralove. It was relatively large and could
accomodate a fairly large number of people. The name of
the shop was "Paoholik".
#121b BAKERY. This bakery was formerly owned by two brothers by
the name of Cards. These two brothers fled Czechoslovakia
in 1949,and I heard from friends that they are in Canada.
I believe that the bakery is now owned by the Czechoslovakia
Flour Mills National Corporation.
#121n FURNITURE FACTORY. This factory was eall.,d "Nevyhosteny".
It occupied the main floor of one of the apartments
described under Point #120, and two floors underground.
The plant produced all types of furniture including b?droom
suites, dining rooia suites, cabinets, chairs, etc.
#121d TEXTILE STORE. This y two men,
in 1949, the
n over by "TEP", the textile national corpora-
tion of Czechosl^valcia. All types of textiles and fabrics
were sold in this store. I b 1ieve the store occupied
-the spoon3 floor only of one of the buildings described
i der ~'y * ;F` 2.
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#121e WHOLESALE LEATHER WAREHOUSE, Prior to nationalization,
this warehouse was known as the J amid warehouse. I do not
know the present name of the! warehouse, but 'I beaieTe 1:11, wad
operated by another national corporation. All types of skins
and leather could be obtained in wholesale lots from this
warehouse.
#121f OFFICE BUILDING. Prior to nationalization, this building
was occupied by a branch office of the Agrarni Banks
(Agricultural Bank) and is still known by that name to the
people of Hradec Kralove. After nationalization, the bank
was elosed-ancl the building used as an office building.
#121g MEAT STORE. Prior to nationalization, this store was owned
and operated by Stepanik (fau); following nationalization,
it was renamed "Masna". This was the leading meat shop. in
the city. It occupied the first two floors-of one of the
buildings described under Point #121. The ground floor
contained a retail meat store; on the second floor one might
buy ready cooked meats to be consumed at the store.
#121h TOBACCO SUPPLY CENTER. This center was located in a small,
single-story, brick building which was located to the
rear of the bakery (Point #121b) and the furniture store
(Point #1210). This was the regional supply center of the
VDP Corporation in the Hradec Kralove area. Source could
not explain the meaning of the letter abbreviation VDP, but
stated that the tobacco national corporation was known
as simply VDP_.~ Al]. tobacco and tobacco products sold in
the shops in HHrradec Kralove were received from this
distribution point.
#122 BLOCK OF APARTMENT HOUSES. These apartment houses were of
the same design and similar construction as those described
under Point #121. The ground floors of these buildings were
occupied by a great many shops.
#122a RESTAURANT. This restaurant was called Naruzku. It was not
the largest restaurant in the oity,but it was very well
known for its fine cuisine. The owner, a Mr Miloan was
arrested in 1950 for reasons unknown to me.
#122b REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE CATHOLIC PEOPLE'S PARTY. The.
offices of this organization were located in the second
and third floors of this apartment building.
#122c ART STORE. This small shop occupied the ground floor of
this apartment building. The store dealt only in paintingo
and frames.
#123 BLOCK OF APARTMENT BUILDINGS. The apartment buildings
located in this block were fairly new,.of modern construction,
tour stories high and constructed of plaster-coated brick.
The buildings had various types of roofs - the majority
were of the low-pitched, red tile type along tE
part of the block facing Masaryk Nameeii, 'the-;? Ix .-I
flat roofs. The ground floors of the majority of the
apartment buildings, with the exception.?of those facing
Masaryk Namesti, were occupied by various shops.
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#123a CITY SCALES. The scale,platform was located in the road-
bed of Stalinova Trida while the weighing house was in
one of the apartment buildings at this point.
#123b KITCHEN UTENSILS STORE. This store -was named Vastil. It
occupied the ground floor of the-apartment building. Only
kitchen utensils, ie, pots,.pans, buckets, mope, brooms,
etc, could be bctg t at this tore,
#1230 MEN'S CLOTHING STORE. This was a branch store of the. OP,
a national corporation,, dealing with the retailing of ready-
made clothing. This store occupied the ground floor of
one of the apartment buildings.
#124 BRIDGE ACROSS THE ELBE RIVER. This was one of the older
bridges in the city. It was constructed of steel of the
multiple arch type (underslung). The roadbed of the bridge
was asphalt-surfaced. It was approximately 100 m x 10 m.
#125 BLOCK OF HOUSES. The majority of the buildings in this area
were four stories high, constructed of plaster-coated brick
and had low-pitched, gable-type, red tile roofs, although
some of the buildings had flat roofs. Some shops were
located along the north and of the block. facing
Jungmannova Street.
#125a POLICE HEADQUARTERS OF HRADEC KRALOVE. This building had
previously been the home of a Teachers' Institute. In
1950, the building was occupied by the police and has been
used as their headquarters ever since.
#125b LUNG CLINIC. The front of this building was faced with
a type of white tile. The clinic was operated by.a Dr
Gottwaldova,a very fine woman physician. The clinic was
devoted to the treatment of lung diseases. The private
quarters of Dr Gottwaldova were located in the upper
floors.
#125c SCHOOL DORMITORY. This-was a red brick building,
approximately four stories high, with a medium-pitched,
red tile roof. This building was formerly occupied by a
branch of the YMCA, and the inscription "YMCA" is still
on the top of a small tower on the roof . in 1.648 or 1949,
the YMCA was removed from the building and it was con-
verted into a dormitory for students of Hradec Kralove.
#125d SMALL GARDEN. This was formerly the garden of the Teachers
Institute which had been located at point #125a..
#126 BLOCK OF APARTMENT HOUSES. With the exception of Point #126a,
these were relatively modern, apartment houses, constructed
of plaster-coated brick, four or five stories high with
low-pitched, red tile'roofs.
#126&: HIGH APARTMENT BUILDING. This building was of the same
design and construction as the building described under
Point #112. It was generally known as the Cerych Building.
The ground floor was occupied by various shops; the remaining
floors contained apartments for families who were "better off".
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#126b ADMINISTRATION OFFICES OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE NATIONAL
CORPORATION. The administration offices of this cor-
poration occupied practically the whole of the building.
A small clinic was located in a small annex to the
rear of the building.
#126c APARTMENT BUILDING,. The apartments
were located on the second floor of tnie ra nQ
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#127 THE STATE RAILWAY DIRECTORATE BUILDING. This building
was large, approximately four stories high, constructed
of reinforced concrete, and had a flat'roof. A small
courtyard was located in the center of the building.
The main entrance to the buildin was located on
Ulrichovo Namesti (Ulrich Square-). The entire ground
'floor of that part of the building which faced Ulrichovo
Namesti was occupied-by various shops, one of which was
a "five and ten" department store. In 1948, a greater
part of the Railway Directorate was moved out of the
building which was then occupied by the following concerns:
#127a OFFICES OF THE HRADEC KRALOVE NATIONAL COMMITTEE. This
organization was, in fact, the city administration of
Hradec Kralove. It occupied the upper floors of this
section of the building point #12.7.
#127b REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE STB. "STB" is an official
abbreviation meaning Statni Bezpecnost (State Security
Corps). This organization was the secret police of Eastern
Bohemia and occupied all four floors of this section of
the building. The windows on. the ground floor of this
section were barred. The entrance to the building was on
Nerudova Street. The corridors within the building were
blocked off with brick and mortar, separating this section
from the remainder of the building.
#127c OFFICES OF THE STATE RAILWAY ADMINISTRATION. The RR
administration occupied all four floors of this section
of the building.
#127d VILLA. This building was of modern design, three stories
high and had a flat roof. This villa was formerly occupied
by the director of the State railroads, but I do not know
who is living in the villa at the-present time.
#127e GARDENS. The gardens and lawned area indicated by this
point belonged to the State RR Directory Building.
#128 BLOCK OF APARTMENT HOUSES. The apartment houses in this
city block were of modern design, five stories high, con-
structed of plaster-coated, brick, and had low-pitched, red
tile roofs. With the exception of Point #128a, all of the
buildings in this area were constructed almost identically.
The ground floors of the buildings along the north and
east aides of the block were occupied by shops.
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#128a HIGH APARTMENT BUILDING. This apartment building was of the
same construction and type as the one described under
0 or a .? a ec Kralove Chapter of the
Red Crose,had their apartment on the fifth floor of this
building.
#128b BRANCH STORE OF THE COMMUNIST PUBLISHING HOUSE "SVOBODA".
This store occupied the #iret two floors of the building.
Books, pamphlets, newspapers, and periodicals published
by the Communist Party could be purchased at this store.
#129, BLOCK OF BUILDINGS. This entire block contained private
villas with the exception of Point #129c, which was apartment
buildings.
#129a VILLA.. This building was approximately. two stories high,
constructed of brown plastered brick, and had a medium-
pitched red tile roof. During the German occupation, this
villa was occupied by the German mayor of Hradec Kralove.
After the occupation, the building was the home of the
Military Commandant of the Hradec Kralove area. .1 do not
know who was living in the villa the last time I was in
Hradec Kralove.
#129b VILLA GARDENS. These well-kept gardens were for the use of
the occupants of the villa, Point #129. The north end of
the gardens was enclosed by a board fence, approximately
two and one half m high. I saw a great many posters
and bulletins posted on the outer side of this fence.
#129c APARTMENT HOUSES. These buildings were approximately four
stories high, constructed of gray, plastered, brick and had
medium-pitched, red tile roofs. Some smaller shops were
located along the ground floor.
#129d VARIOUS VILLAS.
#129e LARGE VILLA.
#130 BLOCK OF VILLAS. These villas were somewhat smaller than
those described under Point #129. but were of the same
design.
#130a APARTMENT HOUSES. These apartment houses were of the same
type construction and design as described under Point #129c.
#131. VEGETABLE GARDENS AND HOTHOUSES. Prior to nationalization,
these gardens were privately owned however, at the present
time, I believe that they are community gardens.. The hot-
houses were contained in one large building in the center
of the area.
#132 SMALL APARTMENT HOUSES. The buildings in this area were two
to three stories high, constructed of brick with a light
coating of plaster, and had high-pitched, recl'tile roofs. Some
small shops were located along the ground floors of these
apartment houses.
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#133 VILLAS. The area indicated by this point contained
smaller, family-type houses which were, for the most part,
two stories high, constructed of brick and had medium-pitched
red tile roofs.
#134 DENTAL CLINIC. This clinic was operated and controlled by
the dental department of the Military Medical Academy gee
Point #1517. The building which contained the dental
clinic was formerly a villa, three-stories high, con-
structed of plastered brick with a medium-pitched,
red tile roof. It was situated in a very well kept
garden. The villa area was surrounded by an ordinary
wire fence.
#135 VILLAS. This area contained smaller, family-type houses,
not more than two stories high, constructed of plaster-
coated brick, and having medium-pitched, red tile roofs.
#136 APARTMENT HOUSES. These apartment houses were approximately
four stories high, constructed of plaster-ooated brick and
had medium-pitched, red tile roofs. They were owned by
the city and rented to people in the low income bracket.
#137 BLOCK OF VILLAS. Each-of these areas contained several
medium-sized, family-type houses, the majority of which
were two stories high, constructed of plaster-ooated brick
and had medium-pitched, red tile roofs. There were several
.vacant lots in the area where, I heard, it was planned to
construct new homes in the very near future.
gardens filled the ?,.-scant lots.
#138 BLOCK OF VILLAS. This area contained several family-type
houses of various sizes which were of the same type as
described under Point #137.
#138a PRIVATE VILLA. This fine home was two stories high, con-
structed of gray plastered brick and had a flat roof.
It was the home if Dr Tesar, the leading throat specialist
of the Hradec Kralove area and also the director of the
city hospital joint #20j7. The villa was located in a
very well-kept garden surrounded by a white picket fence
which had a brick foundation.
#139 APARTMENT HOUSES. These areas contained new apartment
buildings, of modern construction, four or five stories
high, constructed of plaster-coated brick and had flat
roofs. These were the best and most modern apartments in
the city of Hradec Kralove.
#140 THE CZECHOSLOVAK. NATIONAL CHURCH AND MAUSOLEUM. This entire
city block was devoted to the church and grounds. The
church was constructed of red brick, had a flat roof and
was located at the eastern end of the block. A brick
tower, approximately 35 m high, rose above the church at
the east end of the block. The entire church grounds were
surrounded by a high brick wall, and formed a courtyard to
the rear of the church. The inside of this wall contained
several crypts in which urns containing the ashes of former
patrons of the church were placed. A brick building con
taining the administrative offices and the quarters of the
bishop of the church was located at the west end of the
courtyard.
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#141 HIGHER SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (Vyesi Skola Hospodarska).
This school was located in a three-story, brick building.
The exterior-of the building'was coated''with a yellow
plaster. The building had 'a low-pitched, red--tile roof.
The main entrance to the school building was on Leiiinove
Nanesti (Lenin Square) to the northeast. The entire
school was devoted to the study of economics; students
of the age group 16-20 yrs-atudied-there- ..The director
#142 HRADEC KRALOVE HIGH SCHOOL. The entire block was occupied
by buildings of the high school. These buildings were
approximately tour stories high, constructed of red brick
and had flat roofs. I do not know how many buildings were
included in the school area0but there were at least three.
Youths in the age group 11-19 studied at this school.
The school was operated and controlled by the State.
#143 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GROUNDS. The area indicated by this
point contained the buildings of the elementary schools
of Hradec Kralove.
#143a ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING. This building was approximately
four stories high, constructed of red brick, and had a flat
roof. The entrance to the school was on the north corner
of the building.
#1431, KINDERGARTEN . The. kindergarten was located in a single-story,
red brick building which had a flat roof.
#144 NEW HOUSING PROJECT BUILDINGS. These areas contained new
apartment buildings which were constructed of red brick
and plaster-coated brick, were four stories high and had
flat roofs. The buildings were constructed during the
period 1947-1949 and were built to relieve the housing
shortage in Hradec Kralove. The majority of these apart-
ments were rented to "Stakhanovite" workers.
#144a HEATING AND LAUNDRY PLANT. This heating plant and laundry
served the housing project ffoint #14). I cannot describe
the building.
#145 HOUSING AREA. Several small family-type houses and villas
were scattered throughout-this area.
#145a DIRT RQAD. This dirt road was in the primary stages of
construe" 'ion and I think that it was to be surfaced with
asphalt wia-3: t construction of the buildings in the area
was completed.
#145b FOOT PATH. This path had been used by pedestrians and
bicyclists for the past 15 years as a short-cut between
Veverkova Street and Kolarova Street.
#145c DIRT ROAD, The road was used by pedestrians and
bicyclists as a short out to the downtown section of the city.
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#146? HOSPITAL BRIDDGE. I have not seerr?thia bridge, .however, I
read in -newspapers that it was completed in 1951 and had
replaced the-old pontoon-type bridge which had been located
at this point.. This bridge-shortened the distance from the
part of Hradec Kralove to the west of the Elbe River to
the hospital 5oint #2077 by many kilometers.
#147 BRIDGE. This bridge was known as "Power Plant Bridge". The
upper portion was constructed:.: of, reinforced, concrete, had
concrete guard railings, and was used bnly by-pedestrians
and bicyclists. The bridge was constructed *primarily as a
watergate. The flow of the river was controlled by means
of two large.steel watergates which could,be raised or
lowered as the need arose.
#148 RIVERSIDE PARKS. Both banks of the Elbe River had been
beautified, and neat rem-1ine3 d i. e~ r er,b coy
strutted along these areas.
#149 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. This was a small, concrete,:arch-type
bridge, approximately five or six a long and four a wide
which crossed the Pileticky Potok at this point. The bridge
was used by pedestrians and bicyclists only.
#150 BRIDGE. This bridge was approximately five or six a long,
15 a wide, constructed of concrete and carried the highway
to the airport area 5oint #259 across the Pileticky
Potok. This bridge was built to carry very heavy traffic.
#151 CITY BATH HOUSE. This building was constructed of plaster-
coated brick, ;,a3 three or four 3toriee hid