Izrael Poznański's Palace

The system of the monumental edifices located on Ogrodowa st. is one of the most spectacular examples of the power of the Lodz industry of the 'steam-engine' era. A line of huge buildings opens up with the Poznański residence.Originally the residence also included a 'winter garden', ca 770 m2, on the first floor, covered with a glass roof. The application of this magnificent edifice used to be quite untypical. It had mainly reception and office functions. It also housed counting-offices and stores, but also the apartments for more significant clients of the firm. The chief reception chambers were situated on the first floor. The corner Dining Hall with its superb interior decorations has remained the place of most famous Łódź ball-parties. The palace is the Beat of the City History Museum, with its record of the city's past, but also some personal objects, reminders of A. Rubinstein and A. Tansman, the famous musicians born in Łódź. Andrzej Wajda - famous polish film director used it as scenography in Promise Land film. More info: www.cityoflodz.pl