One of the notable architectural monuments of pre-revolutionary Rostov-on-Don is the House of the Martyn Brothers, also known as the Red House. The building was erected in 1893 according to the design of architect Sokolov, and its first owner was British subject Ivan Romanovich Martyn. Today, this building houses the Rostov branch of the State Museum-Reserve of Sholokhov.

The two-story structure is executed in the style of pseudo-Gothic, combining elements of Russian and German architecture. Special attention is drawn to the bay window with a pointed tower, located at the corner of the house.

After the death of Ivan Romanovich Martyn, the house passed to his wife, P. I. Martyn, and then became the property of their sons, Vasily, Georgy, and Ivan. The Martyn family was one of the wealthiest in the city, owning the foundry and mechanical plant "John Martyn and Co," which was located nearby. Notably, in the 1910s, Georgy Martyn held the position of U.S. consul in Rostov-on-Don, and his reception was located in the house of the Martyn brothers.

With the arrival of the Bolsheviks, the building was confiscated, and various institutions were placed on the first floor, while the second floor became communal housing. This led to significant damage, and the house needed repairs, which were carried out after World War II. During the repairs, the unique skylights on the roof were lost, changing the appearance of the building. The interior decoration almost completely disappeared, with only the cast-iron staircase remaining, reminding of the former owners.

In the 1980s-1990s, the house housed the House of Artists with a salon-store, an exhibition vernissage, and an antique stall, which also negatively affected the condition of the building. In 2007, it was transferred to the State Museum-Reserve of Sholokhov and was soon restored.

Now, the former house of the Martyn brothers hosts the Rostov branch of the Sholokhov Museum-Reserve, where various exhibitions are held. For example, an exhibition was organized for the 100th anniversary of the Veshensky Uprising featuring unique exhibits, such as the award-winning Georgievsky circle of Don hero Colonel Chernytsov, who died fighting against the Reds. The building once again delights with its beauty and is included in the list of cultural heritage sites of regional significance.