Town hall in Bialystok - a building in late baroque style, located at Kosciuszko Square. The construction of the Town Hall started in 1745 at the expense of patron and Crown Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki. The works were designed by Polish architect John Henry terminal for 16 years. Town Hall was completed in 1761, but it did not become the seat of the city administration. A high tower was used by city firefighters to oversee the city. The lower housing worked a variety of shops, artisan shops, workshops, studios and shops of clothes for wealthy citizens. In total, the Town Hall has more than 120 commercial establishments, most of which were owned by Jews.
During World War II, the Town Hall was almost completely destroyed, restoration work began in 1954 and lasted until 1958. The architect was appointed Christine Chojnacka. After the end of the restoration work in September 1958 in the building moved to the City Museum, which was previously located in one of the city's palaces. After moving the museum it was expanded in the Town Hall was opened an art studio, as well as ethnographic laboratory.
Today, museum visitors can see many historical artifacts and learn about the history of creation and development of Bialystok.
In 2008, a group of students and graduate of the University of Bialystok in the Town Hall was opened an exhibition dedicated to Jewish heritage in the city. The aim of the project is to introduce visitors and residents to the contribution that Jews have made in economic and cultural development of Bialystok.
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