The construction of the main building of the State Wine Warehouse in Tambov was completed in 1901. On July 1, its consecration took place, attended by important figures of the province and representatives of the city community. Among the guests was a member of the Council of Ministers, Shteingel. After the ceremony, a feast was held in the large decorated hall, and festivities for the workers took place in the courtyard of the new building.
In the early 1900s, the excise duties in the Tambov province were managed by B.A. Komarov. In 1902, under his leadership, 841 people were engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages, and 837 people worked in the wine warehouses. Komarov monitored the cleanliness and ventilation of workplaces, as well as the living conditions of employees. Canteens operated at the warehouses, where one could get tea with two pieces of sugar for 1 kopeck. A "reception room" with a pharmacy was also organized, where a paramedic provided assistance not only to workers but also to their families. On Sundays, literacy classes were held at the warehouses.
Taking a risk, Komarov introduced an 8-hour workday in the provincial wine warehouses and tried to protect workers' rights. However, he eventually had to return to the previous norms and received a reprimand from the capital's authorities. Komarov paid special attention to the creation of amateur choral, orchestral, and theatrical groups at the warehouses. Initially, a choir was organized at the Tambov warehouse, followed by similar groups in Morshansk, Lipetsk, and Borisoglebsk. In July 1901, an experienced regent from the Znamenskaya Church, G.I. Sidelnikov, was invited to lead the Tambov choir.
In February 1918, when German troops were advancing, the Tambov wine warehouse on Gymnaziyskaya Street became a suitable place for the evacuation of workers from frontline regions.
In December 1919, the building officially housed the Tambov Repair and Artillery Plant, known as "Remartzavod" or simply "Remart." In 1922, the plant was renamed "Revolutionary Labor" ("Revtrud").
The building still attracts attention. It is brick, rectangular, with pronounced side risalits. The main facade is decorated with expressive decor, especially rich in the upper part. The central risalit slightly protrudes, but the attic that crowned it was lost after the addition of a third floor. The symmetry of the facades and risalits is emphasized by rusticated pilasters with three-part elements. The main facade is distinguished by large windows, and on the second floor, by large semi-circular windows with a keystone. The facade consists of 16 light axes, with rectangular windows on the first floor, decorated with sandriks. The side risalits are topped with rectangular attic walls. The upper part of the risalits is adorned with metal elements.
The architectural decoration of the courtyard facade is similar to the main one. The walls of the upper floors of the side facades are enlivened by a relief ornament characteristic of brick style.
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