One of the notable pre-revolutionary buildings on Shaumyan Street, formerly known as Dmitrievskaya, is the income house of Mikhail Kulakov, which has a rich history. Today, it is difficult to determine who was the first owner of the building, constructed in the late 19th century. It is known that for some time it belonged to M.E. Weidenbach, a native of Saxony, which suggests that she may have been the initiator of the construction. Originally, the house was a single-story building, but later, Weidenbach's relatives converted it into a three-story income house. The upper floors housed rental apartments, while the first floor contained a sausage shop owned by the proprietors. The architecture of the building is executed in the neoclassical style, based on the traditions of ancient art and eclecticism, which was popular in Rostov-on-Don at that time.

The most studied period of the house's history begins in 1913 when its owner was Maria Babieva. During World War I, the building was acquired by Rostov entrepreneur Mikhail Kulikov, who successfully ran a business with his sons until the arrival of Soviet power. Under him, various shops opened in the building, including grocery stores owned by the proprietor himself. Gourmet and colonial goods were sold here. Interestingly, the monogram of Mikhail Kulikov has been preserved on the first floor.

After the arrival of Soviet power, the building was confiscated, and the fate of its owner remains unknown, as do the fates of many Rostov residents who were exiled or killed. Soon, the commercial premises were converted into a performance hall. In the 1920s, many famous personalities performed here, including the Russian poet Osip Mandelstam in 1922.

Today, the building is once again privately owned, and a fabric store is located on the first floor. Despite its historical value, a structure with windows has been added to the roof, the side part of the first floor has been expanded, and the old lanterns at the main entrance have disappeared. In this form, this architectural monument with an amazing history can be seen by visiting the city center.