The first project of the Kuban architect V.A. Filippov was a prison. In 1867, a decision was made in Yekaterinodar to build a "military prison castle" from burnt brick. However, due to various problems and an unscrupulous contractor, the construction was delayed.

In 1874, V.A. Filippov was appointed to oversee the completion of the prison's construction. The practical architect immediately began creating drawings and made changes to the project. During these years, a men's gymnasium was built according to his design, which, unfortunately, was destroyed during World War II.

Soon, Filippov began building mansions for himself: first one, then another. By the end of the 19th century, they were listed on Postal Street under numbers 18 and 20 (now 22 and 24).

Architect V.A. Filippov had a large family. His wife was Maria Alexandrovna Gamburtseva, whose sister was married to Pavel Bursak, the grandson of F. Bursak. Their married life did not work out, and from 1901, all property passed into the possession of the architect's wife, and after her death in 1904, to the children.

Nikolai Vasilyevich and Sofia Vasilyevna Filippov sold one of the mansions (No. 18), while they continued to live in the other.

After the revolution and the Great Patriotic War, many documents were lost. It is only known that the owners were deprived of their housing, and the further history remains unknown.

Filippov's mansions, built in the last quarter of the 19th century, are examples of the architecture of that time. Currently, these houses are under state protection.

At present, one of the buildings houses the 7-year art school named after V.A. Filippov.