The house of engineer Nicolae Cerkez in Bucharest Cover Image

Casa inginerului Nicolae Cerkez din București. Povestea unei reședințe dispărute și a celor care au locuit-o
The house of engineer Nicolae Cerkez in Bucharest

Author(s): Narciș Dorin Ion
Subject(s): History
Published by: MUZEUL NAȚIONAL DE ISTORIE A ROMÂNIEI
Keywords: Nicolae Cerkez; house; development of Bucharest; architect

Summary/Abstract: The house of engineer Nicolae Cerkez has a story undoubtedly related to the family of engineers and architects who built it and who also had an important contribution to the urban development of Bucharest, Romania’s capital, in the early 20th century. The story of Nicolae Cerkez successful architect is linked to the built of the Headquarters of the Finance Minister on Victoria Boulevard, the State Printing, School of Veterinary Medicine, School of Arts and Crafts, and more importantly the National Bank of Romania. The story of the house is detailed by two granddaughters of Nicolae Cekez: Elisabeta Balaceanu – Stolnici and Alexandra Bucşan in extensive interviews.

  • Issue Year: 1/2014
  • Issue No: 26
  • Page Range: 125-173
  • Page Count: 49
  • Language: Romanian