Między miastem a wsią. O architekturze mieszkaniowej śródmieścia Czeladzi na przełomie XIX i XX wieku
Between a Town and Countryside: On the Residential Architecture of Town Center of Czeladź at the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries

Summary/Abstract: This article is dedicated to the residential architecture of Czeladź at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Currently, Czeladź is a medium-sized town, yet in the recent past it could have been a representative example of small-town architecture. Its location on the border of the historical lands of Lesser Poland and Upper Silesia allows for the identification of the influences of different building traditions. An analysis of the urban layout and presentation of the town’s architecture serves to highlight the differences and connections between rural and small-town architecture. The article also presents the views of the turn-of-the-century architectural and conservation circles on the role of small-town architecture in Polish building traditions, enabling one to see the architecture of Czeladź in broader perspective. The analyses summarized the conclusions pointing to the mixed character of the town’s development, partly rural and partly small-town. At the same time, it was pointed out that it was distinct from many neighboring settlements in the former Polish lands, built through urban planning and the introduction of modern architectural solutions.

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