One of the most beautiful architectural monuments in St. Petersburg is the neo-Gothic mansion of Karl-Wilhelm Tis, co-owner of the large wool spinning factory "Bush, Tis and Co." This magnificent two-story house was built at the end of the 19th century according to the design of the famous architect Karl Schmidt. The mansion is executed in the neo-Gothic style and belongs to the popular "brick style" of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. This can be seen by looking at the building of the former Moscow City Hall, now the Museum of the 1812 War.

Karl-Wilhelm, the first owner of the house, spared no expense on its construction. The mansion had two similar floors intended for two families. Construction began in 1897 and was completed the following year. A magnificent house with a high metal roof, reminiscent of a medieval castle, was presented to the viewers. However, after a change of ownership, engineer Barry significantly remodeled the building, altering its appearance. Nevertheless, it remained beautiful and received a brick wing in 1913.

After the Bolsheviks came to power, the building was confiscated and suffered greatly, losing its rich interiors. Only in our time has it been restored. Currently, it houses the Federal Road Agency. Although few know about the history of the mansion, it continues to attract attention and is rightly considered an important monument.