One of the attractions of Rostov-on-Don is the house where Baron Peter Nikolaevich Wrangel, the future Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Army, spent his childhood. This old mansion, located on Kazansky (now Gazetny) Lane, was built in 1885 according to the design of architect Nikolai Alexandrovich Doroshenko.

The building stands out for its beauty and originality. The main facade, facing Kazansky (Gazetny) Lane, is adorned with rich decor. It is divided into residential and auxiliary premises. The entrance is accentuated by a two-column Doric portico with a rectangular attic. The interior partially retains old stucco work.

In 1890, the house was acquired by Baron Nikolai Egorovich Wrangel, and his family lived here until 1897. During this period, Peter Nikolaevich graduated from the Rostov Real School, after which the family moved to St. Petersburg, and the house was sold.

The Wrangel family gave Russia not only the commander Peter Nikolaevich but also other outstanding military leaders, scientists, public and state figures. Nikolai Egorovich was an art historian, writer, and collector of antiques, while his wife Maria Dmitrievna opened the first women's Sunday school in Rostov. Their younger son Nikolai Wrangel, an art historian, died in 1915 from kidney inflammation caused by a cold.

After the arrival of Soviet power, the building was confiscated. For some time, it housed a kindergarten, but then it stood empty. Over a hundred years, the house fell into disrepair and was threatened with demolition, despite a 1998 decree protecting it as a cultural heritage site. Thanks to the efforts of local residents, this historical and architectural symbol of Rostov was preserved.

In 2006, the building was transferred to the Rostov Diocese with the condition of its restoration. It was planned to create an educational center and museum. In 2011, the creation of a museum dedicated to Alexander Solzhenitsyn was announced, but the project did not progress beyond discussions. In 2012, the roof was replaced and temporary double-glazed windows were installed, but the building continued to deteriorate.

In September 2011, an event was held to draw attention to the condition of the building. In March 2013, the diocese sold the house for 9 million rubles, with the funds going to the restoration of the cathedral. The new owner became LLC 'Management of Mechanization.'

In 2015, the demolition of the house and the construction of a copy were discussed. Restoration was estimated at 130 million rubles, while a copy would cost 20 million. However, thanks to the efforts of local residents and activists, the house was defended.

In 2016, reconstruction of the building into a youth club was planned with costs of about 115 million rubles. After restoration, the house was supposed to become the Wrangel Museum. The head of the city administration, Sergey Gorban, suggested that the work would be carried out by an investor, while the authorities would rent the building for exhibitions. However, the work never began. In 2017, the building was vandalized, and before the FIFA World Cup, it was covered with a banner. Thus, one of the symbols of Rostov remains in neglect, and plans for its restoration remain only words.