The History of the Singer House

The Singer Company Building is one of the most recognizable buildings on Nevsky Prospekt and can undoubtedly be called the visiting card of St. Petersburg. The building was erected in 1904 according to the design of Russian architect, academician of... architecture of the Imperial Academy of Arts Pavel Syuzor. At different times, in addition to the Singer Company, it housed sewing workshops, the American consulate, a publishing house, and one of the most famous bookstores in Russia — the St. Petersburg House of Books. We invite you to learn about the history of this outstanding cultural monument and a vivid example of Art Nouveau — from the beginning of its design to the present day! Embark on a journey through one of the most interesting places in St. Petersburg with a convenient publication format!