LOCATIONS OF VARIOUS INSTALLATIONS AND POINTS OF INTEREST IN THE CITY OF CLUJ

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CENTRAL INT.ELLI.GENCE AGENCY
INFORMATION REPORT
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SECURITY INFORMATION
COUNTRY Rumania
SUBJECT
DATE OF INFO.
Locations of Various Installations and
Points of,Interest in the City of Cluj
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General Information
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I.- Cluj is the capital city of the TrInsy ania Region of Rumania. Its popt1-
lation in 1950 was approximately 320,0 . The city, occupying an area o .-F-'
approximately 11 sq. km., is situated n the Somes River, which is not navi-
gable at this point. The city was connected lit 'ail with the major cities
of Bucharest, Oradea, Satul Mare, and Sighet. 4 civilian airfield known as
Cluj/Someseni Airfield was located approximately eight miles east of the city
and the airline TARS, Rumanian-Soviet Air Transport, serviced flights to and
from Bucharest, Oradea, Satul Mare and Sibiu.
2. To my mind, Cluj was not outstanding as an industrial city, though there were,
within the city limits, numerous minor industries. I consider Cluj a major
educational center in Rumania, especially in the medical field. Residential
areas were located in the South, West and North sections of the city limits.
The industrial section centered for the most part in the Northeast section of
the city. Several military installations were located within and near the
city limits and their locations are included in this report.
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List of Installations and Points of Interest:
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Point # 1. Locomotive Repair Depot:
# 2. Railroad Workshop Area: This area was heavily damaged
during World War II and was rebuilt in 19'+6. It consis-
ted of an unestimated number of large metal-walled
buildings. The area was enclosed by a wooden fence
approximately tvacm. in height, with the main entrance on
the south perimeter, which was adjacent to the main rail
line. I cannot estimate the dimensions of the bui:',-dings
or the number of tracks within the area as I observed it
from a train window. Approximately 2,000 workers were
employed in this area. I have no further informa.t:on.
# 3. Railroad Office Building: This was a single-story
building of wooden construction approximately 30 rn.
long and 15 m. wide. An entrance was located on the
south and north sides of the building.
Rail Traffic Regulator's Office (for the Cluj area):
This two-story building of cement-covered brick, will
approximately 12 m. long and 12 m. wide. The building
also, housed the office of the railroad police, entrance
to-which was made from the north side. The entrance to
the traffic regulator's offices was on the south side.
I have no further information.
# 5. Passenger Station: This cement-covered brick building
was approximately 20 m. long, 15 m. wide and 10 m. high.
The building could be entered from the north and south
sides. It was formerly a section of the original
station which was partially destroyed during World War
II. I have no further information.
# 6. Rail Traffic Control (for the Cluj rail yards area):
This was a single-story building of cement-covered
brick approximately 15 m. long and 12 m. wide.
# 7. Freight Warehouse: This was a single-story building
approximately 25 m. long and 10 m. wide.. A loading
ramp was adjacent to the rail line.
# 8. Railroad Bridge: The bridge,which spanned the Sornes
River, was constructed in 1950 and I believe it carried
a double rail line. It was of metal construction
approximately 10 m. long and 4 to 5 m. above the Somes
River. Its abutments were of c`norete construction.
# 9. Industrial Section: I observed numerous buildings of
various sizes and types in this area while passing it
on a train. I saw large pieces of machinery' through
the windows of those buildings adjacent to the tracks.
# 10. Herbach Shoe and Leather Factory (formerly known a3
Dermata Factory): I saw four to five buildings. The
two- and three-story buildings appeared to be of rein-
forced concrete construction. The area was observed
from a train window on numerous occasions and because
of the. angle of view, I was'unable to determine the
exact number of buildings..
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# 11. Military Installation: This installation was known to
me as Cazarma Someseni and was observed from a train
window only. I saw an unestimated number of one- and
two-story buildings, constructed.. of cement-covered
brick. One large-type field or AAA gun was observed
in the aroa, which led me to believe that this was an
artillery training camp.
?# 12. Military Training Field: The area consisted of art
athletic field, obstacle course, and firing range?
# 13. Cigarette Factory: This factory consisted of four or
five two-story buildings constructed of cement-covered
brick with tile roofing. I cannot estimate the dimen-
sions of the buildings but I would estimate the factory
area to,.be 100 m. long and 10 m. wide. The area was
located on the north side of Strada Armatei Rosii
across from Cazarma OILA. A cement wall approximately
one meter in height, on top of which was an iron Pence
one to two meters high, separated the area from St;rada
Armatei Rosii. The main entrance was on this street.
Cazarma OILA (military installation):
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lation area was approximately 4+5 m. sq. and was
situated on Strada Dorobantilor two blocks east of the
Rumanian Opera House. I cannot estimate the number of
buildings but remember that there were one- and two-
story buildings constructed of cement-covered brick
with tile roofs. The entrance to the area was on
Strada Dorobantilor and was guarded'at all times by an
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1950 At that time, all military personnel in
the Cluj area voted at this installation.
16. Military Installation: The area consisted of four or
more two-story buildings constructed of cement-covered
brick with tile roofs. The area was situated on the
east side of "Opera Park" and its main building faced
the park. The one entrance observed was on the park
side and was'guarded by an armed sentry. I believe
that one building has used as a stable and that within
the area there was known to be a military sports club
and weapons storage depot. No military equipment was
observed. During 19147-48, the 6th, Administrative
Battalion occupied this installation. It was rumored
that the area housed a battalion of'moun.tain troops
in 1950..
# 17. Military Clothing Warehouse: This area consisted of
the warehouse and a small one-story building used as
the office. I cannot estimate the dimensions of the,
buildings or roof types;"the buildings were constructed
of cement-covered brick. I do not know the street
address; the warehouse area was one block south of
Strada Avram Iancu and was west of a large cemetery.
The main entrance was on the cemetery side and was
guarded by an armed sentry.
# 18. Bridge: This was constructed of concrete and was
approximately six meters :.wide . It spanned the Soitds ::River.
# 19. Bridge: This was constructed of concrete and was
approximately six meters wide,
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# 24. Concrete Construction: I believe that this small
construction, most of which appeared to be underground,
was a water supply pumping station for the city. I
have no further information,.
# 25. Military Installation; I saw this installation,
Cazarma Floresti, once in 1950. I had heard that the
installation was occupied by an artillery-unit.
Approximately four two-story buildings of cement
covered brick construction, roof types unknown, and at.
least ten smaller buildings, appearing to be of concrete
construction, were observed. I believe the latter
buildings housed field guns. I have no further infor-
mation.
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Point # 1. Rumanian Railroad (Caile Fe at'e Romane - CFR) Engineer-
ing Offices and School for '1 n er Operators and Telogra-
pherse I cannot recall the street name or the nti ber.
The two buildings were situated on a small hill
approximately six m. higher than street level. A
cement stairway led to the buildings from the street.
Each building consisted of three floors, was of brick
construction, and had a tile roof. Each was approxi-
mately 20 m. long and 8 m. wide and had front and rear
entrances. An unarmed doorman was at one front entrance.
in 1950, the director of the school was (fnu) FIAT, a
known Communist. Thirty students finished this school
in 1950 either as tower operators or telegraphers. I
have no further information.
# 2. Finance Office, Rumanian RR: I do not know the address
but this office was in the vicinity ityaof l the
station. The building was app
along the street side. I do not know the length. It
was of brick construction; I do not know the type of roof.
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Bridge: Strada Garii. This bridge was newly-constructed
in 1950. It was approximately 10 m.. wide and was
constructed of reinforced concrete. I consider this
to be the strongest bridge in the Cluj area.
Bridge; This bridge was constructed of iron but I can-
not estimate its width. Strada General Grigorescu
terminated at the north entrance to the bridge. I have
no further information.
URSU Beer Factory; This factory was located on Strada
Manastur and was constructed of cement-covered brick;
I cannot estimate the dimensions. I do not know what
type roof it had.
Two Partially-Completed Buildings: I observed thane
buildings in 1949. Construction had been halted at
that time and the buildings remained unoccupied in their
partially-completed state. Each of the two buildings
had cement and brick walls, three floors, and partially-
corzpleted tile roofs. Large windows were in each
building. I cannot estimate the dimensions of the
buildings. It is my opinion that the two buildings3
were being constructed as additions. to Cluj University,
but,'they appeared to be suitable for industrial usa
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All financial matters and much administrative work
regarding the Rumanian RR were conducted at this office.
I observed an unarmed doorman during the day at the
entrance on the street side of the building. I have no
further information.
# 3? Militia: This headquarters was located on Strada
Armatei Rosii, formerly known as Strada Marasal Foch.
The entire area, which was situated next to Malinovski
Park, was approximately 100 m. long and 30 m. wide. A
courtyard was located in the center of the area.. In
the rear section of the area was an office from which
identification cards were issued to the public. The
building situated on the west side of the area consisted
of offices. A garage and small jail were located on
the east side of the area. All buildings were con-
structed of cement-covered brick with tile roofs. All
were two-story buildings with the exception of the
garage and jail which were one story high. One
entrance was located on Strada Armatei Rosii and a
second entrance was located at the NE corner of the
area. -An armed guard was located at each entrance.
Prisoners serving short terms were confined in the
small jail. The Chief of the Militia in 1946 was
(fnu) CRACIUN. I believe that he has been transferred
to Constanta, however.
# 4. Main Offices, Rumanian RR (4th Region): This two- or
three-story building was situated on Strada Armatei
Rosii adjacent to the NE corner of the Opera House
grounds. The main entrance was on this street. 'The
building was constructed of brick with a tile roof. An
unarmed doorman was at the entrance. The former
director of these offices was a Hungarian named Ioska
POP, a'"dangerous Communist", who later became Political
Chief of the Main Offices of the Rumanian Railroad in
Bucharest.
5. Labor Office (Oficiul Muncii): This office was not
affiliated with the Rumanian RR. The building in which
it was located consisted of ,other offices, the functions
of which I do not know. The two- or three-story
building was approximately 20 m. long`and 15 m. wide and
was constructed of brick. The large entrance was on
Strada Armatei Rosii. Cement steps led from the street
level to the entrance. A smaller entrance.was located
on the east side of the building..
# 6. City Finance Administration Building (Administrates
Financiara): This was a. two-story building constructed
of brick with a tile roof. It was approximately 30 m,
by 30 m. and was situated on Strada Dorobantilor. The
main entrance was located on the side adjacent to the
Opera House ground. An unarmed guard was posted at
this entrance. This was the tax collection and price
control office for the city of Cluj.
7. Civil and Military Court (Tribunalul Civil si Militar):
This three-story building was constructed of brick. I
do not know the roof type. The building was located
on Strada Dorobantilor with an entrance on this street
as well as one adjacent to the Opera House grounds.
Within the building area was a jail. A permanent move
of a Cluj inhabitant to another city had to be cleared
through this office prior to the move. A record was
also made of newly-arrived inhabitants. Criminal and
other records were maintained in this office.
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Union of the Working Youth (Uniunea Tineretului
Muncitoresc - UTM) and General Confederation of Workers
(Confederatia Generala a Muncii - CGM): This two-story
brick building with tile roofing was located east of the
Roman Catholic church. The main entrance was on Piata
Libertatii (Liberty Square) in the center of which the
church was located. Both organizations were Comminist-
conducted. All members of UTM and CGM were not Party
members but all were subject to Communist indoctrination.
I can furnish no information on security measures
employed by these organizations.
City Council and Advisory Office (Sfatul Popular it
Orasului) and Small Jail: This two-story building,
locat-ed on Strada Regina Maria, was of brick construction
and approximately 30 m. long and 30 m., wide. I do not
know the typecfr.oofo The Jail was located in the NE
section of the building. It was possible to walk through
the.main entrance archway, to continue through the
interior courtyard and out again to a rear street, The
main entrance doors were located within the archway on
either side.
# 10. Headquarters of the Communist Party (Sediul Partidului
Communist): This building was located across the street
from the south perimeter of Piata Libertatii; its main
entrance faced the Roman Catholic cathedral grounds in
the center of the square. The four-story, cement-covered
brick building had two balconies located on the second
and fourth floors. The front of the building was approx-
imately 12 m. in length. I cannot give further dimen-
sions. The doorman was probably armed. The entrance
facia Piata Libertatii consisted of a double door of
wood (probably oak) construction. A small bar-covered
window occupied the upper portion of each door. To
either side of the main door was a large opaque glass.
window. During the night, the front of the building was
patrolled by an armed guard. Adjacent to this building
to the east was a hat and fur shop and to the west
"ARLUS" Lee No. 1~7.
# 11. The Soviet-Rumanian Liaison Association (Associatia
Romana Legatura Cu Uniunea Sovietica - "ARLUS"): This
four-story building was constructed of cement-covered
brick and had a metal plate (table) roof. It was
approximately 20 m. long and 20 m. wide. The main
entrance was on Strada Universitatii. "ARLUS" occupied
the second floor. The first floor was a book store.
# 12. Student Political Office (Biroul Politic Studentesc):
This small one-story building w,s constructed of cement-
covered brick and had a tile roof; it was located on
Strada Nicolae Iorga, west of Piata Libertatii; I do
not know the street number. The entrance was on the
east side; I do not know the street name.
# 13. Road and Highway Construction Direction Office (Directia
Generala Drumelor si Soselelor): This was a two-story
cement-covereu brick building with a tile roof; it was
approximately 15 m. long and 15 m. wide. It was located
on Strada Avram Iancu, with the entrance on this street.
# 14. Securitatea: This was a two-story, cement-covered brick
building located on Strada Republicii just south of its
intersection with Strada Avram Iancu. The area, includ-
ing the buildings and courtyard, was approximately 20 m.
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in width adjacent to Strada Republicii and 50 m. In
length. The front office building was two stories high
and constructed of cement-covered brick with a tile
roof. The rear building, constructed in 1948, was
somewhat smaller, had two floors, and was constructed of
cement-covered brick with a tile roof. The jail of the
Securitatea was located below ground level. I do not
know the dimensions of the buildings. A uniformed armed
guard was posted at the one entrance on Strada Republicii.
A brick wall approximately 2J in. in height separated the
area from Strada Republicii.
15. Apartments for Communist Party Activists (Blocul
Partidului Communist): This.apartment building was
located on Strada Republicii across from the termination
point of Strada Avram Iancu. It was donated to the Party
by an engineer named (fnu) VICIU. The building was
approximately 20 m. in length along Strada Republicii and
consisted of five floors. It was of modern concrete or
cement construction with a metal plate (tabla) roof.
The main entrance was on Strada Republicii,. and a guard
was posted at this door. Important Party members and
families lived in this building.
# 16. Sfatul Popular a Regiunea Cluj: This building was loca-
ted at the SW corner of Strada Manastur and Strad. Victor
Babes. The building, which had an interior courtyard,
was approximately 40 m. long and 30 m. wide and consis-
ted of three floors. It was of cement-covered brick
construction; I do not know what type roof it had.
Entrances from either street were guarded by a doorman;
'however, it was possible to enter at any time during the
day.
IT. Main Office of Unions (Sediul Sindecatelor): The office
was located on the second floor of the building which
was located at the corner of Piata Libertatii and Strada
Nicolae Iorga. The building was approximately 15 in.
long and 15 m. wide and was constructed of cement--
covered brick. The first floor consisted of the Rumanian
RR Travel Office and stores of various kinds. It had
two unguarded entrances, one on Piata Libertatii and
one on Strada Nicolae Iorga.
# 18. Electric Office (Biroul Seta): This modern building
was approximately 12 in. by 12 m. and was constructed of
cement or concrete with a metal plate (tabla) roof".
It was located on Strada Memorandu, across. from the
National Bank.
#.19. National Bank: This was located on Strada Memorandu.
It was a cement-covered brick building with a tile roof,
one or two stories high. All windows were barred and
a uniformed guard was posted at the entrance on Strada
Memorandu. I heard that the main vaults were below
ground level. This bank was not the bank used by the
public for making deposits, etc. referred to 25X1A
the bank described as Banca Nations a, epublica Popu-
lara Romanaj
# 20. Telephone Office and Exchange: This was a two-story
building, approximately 15 in. long and 10 in. wide. It
was a comparatively new building of cement construction.
It was located on an unidentified street one bloclc,
north of Piata Libertatii. city plan showed the
street to be Strada E. Zola. The main entrance was on
this street with a side entrance for employees.
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# 21. Post and Telegraph Office (Posta Si Telegraf): An old
two- or three-story building constructed of cement-
covered brick with an unknown type roof. It was
approximately 30 m. long and 20 m. wide and was located
on the west side of Strada Garii, approximately two
blocks south of the Somes River.
# 22. Rumanian RR Inspection Office (Inspectorat CFR): This
was a two- or three-story building constructed of
cement-covered brick; I do not know what type roof it
had. It was approximately 15 m. long and 12 m. wide
and was located on the east side of Strada Garii and
adjacent to the north bank of the Somes River. The
entrance was on Strada Garii.
# 23. inspectoratul Silvic: This office was concerned with
forest conservation, etc. The building, which had
two-or three floors, was constructed of cement-covered
brick and had a tile or metal plate (tabla) roof; it
was approximately 30 m. long and 10 m. wide. It was
located on Strada Garii, one or two blocks north of
the Somes River.
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pinpointing locations of schools, hospitals, churches, etc,
Point # 1. Epidemic Hospital (Spitalul Epidemie): This was a one-
story building approximately 50 m. long and 8 to 10 m.
wide. It was constructed of cement-covered brick and
had a tile roof.
Marianu Institute (Institutul Marianic): Situated on
Strada Garii, this three-story buildin was constructed
of red brick with a metal plate!(tabla) roof. It was
a school for girls and was also used for political
studies and lectures by Communist officials in the
Securitatea and the CFR.
# 3. Health Laboratory (Laborator de Igiena): A modern,
new, two- or three-story building of concrete construc-
tion; I do not know the roof type. The building was
approximately 50 m. long and 10 m. wide.
# 4. Church: This was a small building constructed of
cement-covered brick; it had a tile roof. It was
situated on Strada Armatei Rosii or the continuation
of this street which was known as Strada Somoseni. The
street divided at the church., i.e., the church was
situated on a so-called "island" in the middle of the
street.
# 5. Veterinary Hospital (Spitalul Veterinar): This consis-
ted of several small one-story buildings of unknown
construction. I have no further information.
# 6. Cancer Institute (Institutul de Cancer): This wax3
situated on Strada Armatei Rosii (possibly Strada
Somoseni at this point) across the street from Cazarma
OILA (No. 14, Enclosure A, this report). The installa-
tion consisted of four buildings. The main office
building was one story high, approximately 30 m. :long
and 10 m. wide. The laboratory building was one story
high, approximately 15 m. long and 6 m. wide. Patients
were quartered in a two-story building, approximately
25 m. long and 12 m. wide. The fourth building,
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quarters for hospital personnel, was two stories high,
approximately 15 m. long and 10 m. wide. All buildings
were constructed of cement-covered brick and had tile
roofs.
# 7. Hospital for Women's Diseases (Spitalul de boli de
femei): Situated on Strada Armatei Rosii, this building
was one story high and approximately 50 m. long and
10 m .' wide .
# 8. Institute for the Blind (Institutul pentru Orbi):
Situated on Strada Dorobantilor, this three-story
building was approximately 20 m. long and 15 m..wide
and was constructed of brick with a metal plate (tabla)
roof.
# 9. Institute for the Deaf and Dumb (Institutul pentru
Surdo-muti): Situated across from the Institute for
the Blind on Strada Dorobantilor, this one-story
building was approximately 20 in. long and 10 m. wide,
and was constructed of brick with a tile roof.
10. Orthopedic Hospital (Spitalul de Ortopedie): This
consisted of two buildings, both of which were of
cement-covered brick constru&ttion with tile roofs, and
approximately 20 m. long by 10 m. wide.
# 11. Militar Medicine Depot (Depozitul de Medicamente
Militar: The area consisted of an old two-story
building approximately 30 in. long and 10 in. wide and a
courtyard in which were located two storehouses, each
approximately 10 m. long and 8 in. wide. All buildings
were constructed of cement-covered brick and had tile
roofs. I do not know the name of the street.
# 12. Military Hospital (Spitalul Militar): This area, locat-
0.~,across the street from the Military Medicine ;Depot,
consisted of four cement-covered brick buildings having
tile roofs. The two-story office building adjacent to
the street was approximately 60 m. long and 10 in. wide.
Behind this building were two two-story buildings for
patients. Each building was approximately 40 m. long
and 10 in. wide. The fourth building, a laboratory, was
one story high and approximately 10 m. long and 8 m.
wide.
13. Orthodox Cathedral (Catedrala Ortodoxa): Situated in
the north section of Malinovski Square (Piata Malinov-
ski.,, this building was constructed of concrete and
brick and had a metal plate (tabla) roof. It was
approximately 30 in. long, and 20 m. wide, and 25 m.
high.
# 14. Opera House: Situated in Malinovski Square just south
of the Orthodox Cathedral, this building was approxi-
mately 50 in. long, 25 m. wide, and 20 in. high. It was
constructed of brick and concrete and had a metal
plate (table) roof. Two large statues adorned the roof.
In 1950, another building was being constructed to the
rear of the Opera House and was to be used as a ballet
school.
# 15. Student House for Boys (Caminul Studentesc pentru
Baiieti): Situated in Malinovski Square just south of
the Opera House, this three-story building was approxi-
mately 50 in. long and 20 m. wide. It was constructed
of brick and had a metal plate (tabla) roof.
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16. School Area (Cartier de Scoli): Situated on Strada
Avram Iancu, this area contained a grade school and a
church. The school, adjacent to Strada Avram Iancu,
was approximately 40 m. long and 10 m. wide. It was
constructed of cement-covered brick and had a tile roof.
# 17. Secondary School for Girls (Scoala Medie de Fete):
Situated on Strada Avram Iancu Za-cross from the school
at No..l , this area consisted of two buildings two
stories high, constructed of cement-covered brick with
tile roofs. Each building was approximately 20 m.
long and 8 m. wide.
# 18. Roman Catholic Cathedral (Catedrala Romana Catolica):
This Gothic-style church was situated in Liberty Square
(Piata Libertatii) and was approximately 40 m. long,
20 m. wide, and 43 m. high at the steeple. It was
constructed of stone blocks and had a tile roof.
# 19. Large Statue: This bronze statue depicted Matei.CORVIN
mounted on a horse, with several soldiers standing
alongside. The base was constructed of stone block.
It was situated in front of the Catholic Cathedral.
# 20. Cluj University Administrative Building (Oficiul
Universitar): Situated on Strada Universitatii across
from the main building of the University 470, 21 ,
this building was two stories high, approximate y 50 m.
long and 20 m. wide. It was constructed of cement-
covered brick and concrete and had a metal plate (table)
roof. It housed offices, a student canteen, and a
large concert hall.
# 21. Cluj University: This area, covering a block, was
located on Strada Universitatii. The building or
buildings were arranged in a square, in the center of
which were interior courtyards. The building area was
approximately 100 m. long and 50 m. wide. It was
constructed of red brick with tile roofs, and was three
stories high.
# 22. City Hall Annex (Anexa a Primariei): Situated on
Strada Universitatii across from the SE corner of the
University area,. this two-story building was approxi-
mately 20 m. long and 10 m. wide. It was constructed
of cement-covered brick and had a tile roof.
# 23. Hungarian Secondary School (Scoala Medie Maghiara):
Situated across the street to the south of the Univer-
sity area and adjacent to the City Hall annex, this
cement-covered brick building with tile roof was
approximately 40 m. long, 10 m. wide, and three stories
high.
# 24. Racovita Student House (Caminul Studentesc Racovita,
formerly known as Avram Iancu): Located at No. 11
Strada Avram Iancu, this-four-story building was
constructed of red brick and had a metal plate (tabla)
roof. I would estimate it to be 40 m. long and 25 m.
wide.
# 25. Secondary School for Girls (Scoala Medie de Fete):
Located at No. 8 Strada Avram Iancu, this school
consisted'of two buildings (two-story) which were
constructed of cement-covered brick and had tile roofs.
Each building was approximately 20 m. long and 10 m.
wide.
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# 26. Rumanian Orthodox Church (Biserica Ortodoxa Roman):
This was a small church located on Strada Bisericii
Ortodoxe. It was approximately 20 m. long and 15 m.
wide, and was constructed of cement-covered brick with
a tile roof.
# 27. Secondary School, Medical (Scoala Medie Sanitara):
Located at No. 4 or No. 6 Strada Republicii, this two-
story building was approximately 25 m. long and 10 m.
wide and was constructed of cement-covered brick with
a tile roof.
# 28. Clinics District (Cartierul Clinicilor): This area
was approximately 500 m. long and 350 m. wide. Within
the area were. approximately 30 buildings, most of which
were constructed of red brick and had metal plate
(tabla) roofs. The higher ground of the sloping
terraced area was located to the south; in this section
were the Pasteur Institute and the Neuropsychiatric
Clinic. The newest clinic, constructed in 1937-~8, was
located in the north section of the area. This building
or buildings had four stories and was approximately
80 m. long and 60 m, wide. Zs-ee F _j 25X1A
# 29. Institute of Chemistry (Institutul de Chimie): This
was a three-story building located in the center of an
area approximately 300 m. long and 300 in. wide to the
south of the clinic area o. 27. The sloping area
had a single terraced sec ion in the center on which
the institute building was situated. The building was
approximately 80 m. long and 20 m. wide. I have no
details on-the construction.
# 30. Department of Agronomy (Facultatea de Agronomie):
Situated on Strada Manastur across from the URSLT Beer
Factory go. 22, Enclosure A, this reporg, this area
was approximately 300 M. long and 300 in. wide. Three
cement-covered brick buildings with tile or metal plate
(tabla) roofs occupied the area. The three storied
central building was approximately 60 m. long and 15 m.
wide. Each of the other two buildings was approxi-
mately 40 m. long and 10 in. wide and one or two stories
high. Numerous greenhouses were also located in the
area.
# 31. Student Sport Stadium (Stadionul Sportiv Studentesc):
Situated along the Somes River and to the west of the
city limits, this area was approximately 600 in. long
and 350 m. wide. Within the area was a two-story
building approximately 20 m. long and 10 m. wide. It
was constructed of brick and had a tile roof. The
area also included a swimming pool, stadium, shooting
gallery, six tennis courts, soccer field, and track.
# 32. Children's'Home (Azilul de Copii): Situated on Strada
Grigorescu, this home consisted of five two- or three-
story buildings constructed of cement-covered brick and
having tile roofs. Each building was approximately
25 m. long and 10 m. wide.
# 33. Bolyai Hungarian University (Universitatea Maghiara
Bolyai): Located.-on Strada Octavian Goga, SE of the
city park, this two-story building was constructed of
cement-covered brick and was approximately 50 m. long
and 15 M. wide.
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Point # 1. Student Sport Stadium (31, Encl. C)
(tabla) roofs. One building had three or four stories
and was approximately 30 m. long and 10 m. wide. The
second building was approximately 50 M. long and 10 m.
wide.' I do not know the number of stories.
Reference to Enclosure D. overlay of City Plan - Cluj,,
tilized by in pinpointing the following points of interest,
most of whi been pinpointed in Enclosures A, B. and C.
# 34. Hungarian Opera House (Opera Maghiara): Located to the
east of the city park and adjacent to the Somes River,
this building was approximately 35 M. long and 25 m.
wide; it was constructed of brick and had a metal plate
(tabla) roof.
# 35. Children's Hospital (Spitalul de Copii): Located on
Strada Manastur, this area consisted of two oemen'r-
covered buildings having either tile or metal plate
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# 2. Children's Home (Azilul de Copii, 32, Encl. C)
# 3. Street Bridge over Somes River (21, Encl. A)
# 4. Hungarian Opera House (34, Encl. C)
# 5. Street Bridge over Somes River-(20, Encl. A)
# 6. RR Inspector's Office (inspectorat-CFR, 22, Encl. B)
# 7. Inspectoratul Silvic (23, Encl. B)
#-8. Street Bridge over Somes River (18, Encl. A)
# 9. Marianu Institute (2, Encl. C)
# 10. Locomotive Repair-Depot (Depoul de Locomotive, 1, Encl. A)
# 11. RR Workshop Area (Ateliere-CFR, 2, Encl. A)
# 12. RR Engineering Offices and Schools (1, Encl. B)
# 13. RR Office Building (3, Encl. A) '
# 14. Rail Traffic Regulator's Office (Regulatorul de Cercu-
latie, 4, Encl. A) k
# 15. Passenger Station (5, Encl. A)`
# 16. Rail Traffic Control (Biroul de Miscare, 6, Encl. A)
# 17. Rail Freight Warehouse (7, Encl.` A)
# 18. RR Finance Office (Serviciul Financiar, 2, Encl. B)
# 19. Epidemie Hospital (1, Encl. C)
# 20. Street Bridge over Somes River (19., Encl. A)
# 21. RR Bridge ( 8, Encl. A)
# 22a & 22 b. Industrial Section (9, Encl. A)
#
23.
Herbach Shoe and Leather Factory (10, Encl. A)
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24.
Health Laboratory (3, Encl. C)
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25. Church (4, Encl. C)
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26. Veterinary Hospital (5, Encl. C)
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27. Cigarette Factory (13, Encl. A)
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28. Cancer Institute (6, Encl. C)
#
29. Cazarma OILA (14, Encl. A)
#
30. Hospital for Women's Diseases (7, En
cl. C)
#
31. Military installation, 10th Infantry
Regt. (15,
Encl. A)
# 32.''Institute for the Blind (.8, Encl. C)
#
33. Institute for the Deaf and Dumb (9,
Encl. C)
#
34. Orthopedic Hospital (10, Encl. C)
#
35. Military Hospital (12, Encl. C)
#
36. Military Medicine Depot (11, Encl.
C)
#
37. Military Installation, unknown (16,
Encl. A)
#
38. Student House-tor Boys (15, Encrl. C
)
#
39. Opera House (14, Encl. C)
#
40. Civil and Military Court (Tribunalu
7, Encl. B)
l Civil at M
ilitar,
#
41. City Finance Administration Buildin
g (6, Encl.
B)
#
42. Orthodox Cathedral (13, Encl. C)
#
43. Rumanian RR Regional Office (4, Enc
l. B)
#
44. Militia (3, Encl. B)
#
45. Labor Office (Oficiul Munoii, 5, En
cl. B)
#
46. School Area (16, Encl. C)
#
47. Military Clothing Warehouse (17, En
cl. A)
#
48. Secondary School for Girls (17, Enc
l. C)
#
49. City Hall Annex (22, Encl. C)
#
50. Hungarian Secondary School (23, Enc
l. C)
#
51. Cluj University Administration Buil
ding (20, E
xcl. C)
#
52. Cluj University (21, Encl. C)
#
53. Headquarters of the Communist Party
(10, Encl.
B)
#
54. Soviet-Rumanian Liaison Association
(ARLUS) (1
10 Encl. B)
#
55. Main Office of Unions (Sediul Sinde
catelor, 17
, Encl. B)
#
56. City Council (Sfatul Popular a Oras
ului, 9, En
cl. B)
#
57. Union of the Working Youth - UTM (8
, Encl. B)
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58. Large Statue (19, Encl. C)
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59. Roman Catholic Cathedral (18, Encl.
C)
#
60. Telephone Office and Exchange (20,
Encl. B)
#
61. Post and Telegraph Office (21, Encl
. B)
#
62. Bolyai Hungarian University (33, En
cl. C)
#
63. National Bank (19, Encl. B)
#
64. Electric Office (Biroul.Seta, 18, E
ncl..B)
#
65. Cluj Region Council (Sfatul Popular
16, Encl. B)
a Regiune
a Cluj,
#
66. Student Political Office (12, Encl.
B)
#
67. Racovita Student House (24, Encl. C
)
#
68. Rumanian Orthodox Church (26, Encl.
C)
#
69. Securitatea (i4, Encl. B)
#
70. Secondary School for Girls (25, Enc
l. C)
#
71. Road and Highway Administration Off
ice (13, E
ncl. B)
#
72. Apartments for Important Communist
(15, Encl. B)
Party Memb
ers
#
78. Secondary School, Medical (27, Encl
. C)
#
74. 75. 76. 77. Clinics District (28, E
ncl. C)
#
78. Institute of Chemistry (29, Encl. C)
#
79. Neuropsychiatric Clinic (28, Encl. C)
#
80. Pasteur Research Institute (Institutul de Igiena
Pasteur, 28, Encl. C)
#
81. Anti-Rabies Institute
#
82. Department of Agronomy (Facultatea de Agronomie, 30,
Encl. C)
#
83. URSU Beer Factory (22, Encl. A)
#
84. Children's Hospital (35, Encl. C)
#
85. Lake
Transportation Facilities:
7. Rail:
a. Rail transportation to the cit was furnished by the main line
between Bucharest and Oradea F7P5N-2155E7. A locomotive
depot and railroad workshops were located in Cluj. I considered
them vital to the rail transportation system of the Transylvania
region. In 1950, passenger service, to and from Bucharest was
furnished by two fast and two slow trains a day. Passenger
service to and from Copsa Mica 5+607N-214169 was furnished by
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one train a day. One or two trains a day furnished passenger
service to and from Deji Z2T7O9N-23527 and Satul Mare g74N-
22537. In 1947-48, a two-car Diesel train furnished rapid
transportation to Sibiu j4548N-2409; I am unable to say,
however, if this particular run was-in operation in 1949-50.
b. I would estimate that 20 freight trains passed through Cluj each
day, each having 30 to 40 cars, and occasionally 50 cars. Tank
cars were usually consolidated into one train. I never observed
military equipment being transported by rail. However, a friend
of mine, a tower operator in the Cluj rail yards, informed me
on numerous occasions that freight trains transporting military
equipment had passed through Cluj in a westerly direction. I
observed only semaphore-.type railroad signals in the Cluj area.
8. Bus:
a. The "Rata" Bus Lines furnished transportation within the city.
The vehicles were small, the majority holding a capacity of 25
persons. I do not know the manufacturer, but I recall seeing
one Skoda bus in 1950. Cash fares were paid upon entrance for
transportation within the city limits. For travel beyond the
city limits; it was necessary to purchase tickets at the Central
Bus Station which was located on Strada Dorobantilor acros?;
from the 10th Inf. Regt. area Zs-ee 31, Encl. 7. The principal
motor bus workshops were located at Targul Mures /7633N-24.347-
The motors and chassis for the buses were manufactured in the
USSR. Bua transportation within the city stopped each day at
approximately 10 P.M.
b. The routes in 1950 were as follows:
(1) From Satul Manastur on Calea Floresti (Floresti Highway),
Strada Manastur, Strada Memorandu, Piata Libertatii, )'trada
Doja, and Strada Garii to Cluj RR Station.
(2) From RR Station on Strada Garii, Strada Doja, Piata L_f_ber-
tatii, Strada Regina Maria, Piata Malinovski, Strada rata,
to a point near Strada Baltii.
(3) From RR Station on Strada Garii, Strada Doja, Piata L:_ber-
tatii, Strada Iorga, Strada Republicii, Strada Creangit, to
the Hospital for the Insane (Spitalul de Nebuni).
(4) From RR Station on Strada Garii, Strada Doja, Piata Lyber-
tatii, Strada Regina Maria, Strada Muresianu, to Piata
Engles.
(5) From Piata Marasti on Strada Somoseni, Strada Armatei Rosii,
Strada Doja, Strada Docia, Strada Traian, Strada Arba&;oruului,
to Herbach Shoe and Leather Factory Zgee 23, Encl. 7.
(6) From Piata Libertatii on Strada Doja, Strada Garii, RR
Station, Strada Locomotivei, to Dambul Rotund.
(7) From NE corner of Piata Libertatii to village of Somoseni
every one or two hours.
(8) From Strada Delaveancea to town of Floresti every one or
two hours. Route: Strada Memorandu, Strada Manastur., and
Floresti Highway.
c. in 1947-48, bus transportation was available to Sibiu 54'5N-
23161, Tar ul Mures 27633N-2433E7, Bistrita L7O7N-240,
Baia Mare 74ON-2535f/, Turda 635N-2346), and Oradea T705N-
21557. This transportation may still have been available
during 1951.
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Other City Transportation:
a. Approximately 30 privately-owned taxis operated in the city,
plus approximately 30 horse-drawn carriages.
Communication Facilities:
10. Telephone:
a. An automatic exchange system was in use in Cluj during 1951.
Although I am not positive, I believe that five-rdigit numbers
were in use. At the Central Telephone Office in Cluj, it was
necessary to show identification papers prior to making a long-
distance call. The call was placed with a clerk at the desk
who then assigned the requestor to a telephone booth for the
call. I have no information on calls to points outside Rumania.
11. Telegraph:
a. I have sent telegrams to points within Rumania and was not
required to show identification. It was necessary to go to
the Post and Telegraph Office in Cluj to send the wires, how-
ever. I do not doubt that to send a mire outside Rumania would
require proper identification and further investigation.
Telegram forms were completed by the sender along with the:
message. I did not hear of any cases where people were refused
or questioned upon requesting to send a wire within Rumania.
I cannot recall the rates.
Physical Characteristics of Cluj
12. Street System:
a. Most of the principal streets within the city were constructed
of asphalt with cobblestone gutters. Most of these principal
streets were lined with locust trees (salaam) and had side-
walks on either side. Streets were illuminated generally by
means of electric lamp posts placed at intervals along the
curb; I do not know the distance between posts.
b. The street numbering system is not clear in my mind. I am
sure, however, that odd numbers were on one side and even
numbers on the other. Piata Libertatii (Liberty Square) was
the center of the city with regard to the street system and
circulation of traffic. Although not positive, I believe this
square was also the central.point for the street numbering
system.
c. Street signs were usually found on the corner of the first
building or house in a block. House or building numbers iere
usually accompanied by the name of the street. Storm sewer
openings were located near the intersections of streets. I
would estimate the average height of curbing to be 10 cm. I
cannot recall having seen telephone poles or lines bordering
city streets; I believe most lines were underground.
d. Traffic was controlled at busy intersections by members oe the
militia. The use of traffic lights in Cluj began sometime
during 1950. I recall seeing only five intersections at which
traffic lights were installed. The lights (red, amber, g7een)
were hanging from a cable over the middle of the intersections
and were located at the following places in December 1950:
.(1)` Strada Armatei Rosii and Piata Libertatii.
(2) Strada aarii (Calea Horea) and an unknown street one or
two blocks nort4 of the Somes River.
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(3) Strada Regina Maria and Piata Malinovski.
(4) Junction of Strada Manastur and Strada Memorandu fee 65,
Encl. 7.
(5) Strada Armatei Rosii and ?.
e. I consider the following streets the most important in the
city with regard to traffic circulation and routing to neigh-
boring towns and villages:
(1)
Calea Turzii (Turda Highway) which ran south from the city
of Turda and was the main route taken toward Alba Iul a,
Sibiu, Brasov, Ploesti, and Bucharest. It was of:asphalt
construction and had two lanes near the city of Cluj.
(2) Strada Manastur was the main route for points west of the
city. It began at Sfatul Popular Lee 65, Encl. 9 and
ran west. The continuation of this street east from this
point was known as Strada Memorandu, changing to Strada
Armatei Rosii and eventually Strada Somoseni, and was the
most direct and most frequently-traveled street used for
points east of Cluj. This entire route through the catty
was constructed of asphalt. It had two or three lanes;
west of Piata Libertatii and three or four lanes east
of this point.
(3) Strada Garii (known as Calea Horea Ut). This street
began at the NE corner of Piata Libertatii and extended
north to the Railroad Station. It was a three-lane street
to the Somes River, becoming a four-lane street with a
center island north of the river. The center island
terminated at a point midway between the Somes River and
the Railroad Station.
13. Residential Sections:
a. Residential areas were located on the outskirts of the city to
the NW, SW, and SE, the latter being the most recently-devel-
oped. The majority of the privately-owned houses in these
sections were constructed of cement-covered brick with medium
pitched gable-type roofs covered with tile. Wall coloring
included white, cream, and pale green. The houses had either
one or two floors and were located on small lots.
b. Tenement-type apartments were found in the central section of
the city and were two to three stories high. The majority
were constructed of cement-covered brick and had low-pitch
able-type roofs covered with either tile or metal plate
tabla). Many apartments were found above shops and stores.
In 1950, I read in a newspaper that three-story apartment
buildings would be constructed in and near the industrial eec-
tion to house the industrial employees. I consider the section
east of the Somes River, both north and south of the railrCad
which extends in an east-west direction, to be the industrial
section.
14. Other Characteristics:
a. Somes River - this small branch of Somesul River was officially
known as Somesul Mic (the Small Somes). It was not used
commercially. It flowed in a southwesterly direction through
the city, entering in the NE section and leaving the city In
the SW section.
b. Small Lake .ee 85, Encl. 7 - this lake was located in a small
colorful park and was used for boating. it was drained during
the winter months.
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c. Cultivated areas were located NW, N, E, SE, and S of the city.
The areas to the SW and W were less cultivated and consisted
of low vegetated hills.
Security Measures and Curfew:
15. There was no occasion during my stay in Cluj when I was approached
on the street and asked to produce my identification papers. I
believe that as long as a man was able to stay out of trouble in
public,. it was fairly certain that he would not be asked for
identification. A curfew was not employed; I was on the streets
after midnight and encountered no trouble whatsoever. If a person
had friends with whom he could live in the city, it was possible
for him to reside there for an indefinite period without having to
report to city authorities for registration just so long as he-
managed to stay out of trouble. I have no further information.
Enclosures:
A. Overlay of 0251-9992-25 ICM, Pinpointing Military Installations,
Industries, etc., in Cluj
B. Overlay of 0251-9992-25 ICM, Pinpointing Locations of Government
Buildings, Jails, etc. in Cluj
C. Overlay of 0251-9992-25 ICM, Pinpointing Municipal Buildings in Cluj
D. City Plan - Cluj
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