In the second half of the 19th century, Moscow gradually transformed into a city of merchants, while the nobility rapidly lost their fortunes, making way for enterprising people from the common folk. Against the backdrop of growing financial prosperity among citizens, more and more money flowed into the pockets of the owners of popular Moscow restaurants, such as the famous "Yar" and "Eldorado." The latter was owned by the talented businessman Ivan Skalkin, who managed to amass a huge fortune. He understood perfectly what a Russian person needed for a good rest and created conditions for visitors to always return.

Construction of the building for the restaurant began in the early 20th century, and Skalkin spared no expense on its erection. He invited one of the best architects, Lev Kekushev, who built for him a two-story mansion with a hotel and restaurant. At that time, non-Russian names for restaurants were a rarity, so Skalkin decided to take advantage of this and organize additional advertising through the mystery of the name. He also showed ingenuity in organizing entertainment for visitors, hiring a good choir and a large number of gypsies. The restaurant was always noisy and fun, which attracted people and contributed to financial success. This continued until the beginning of World War I, after which the owner donated part of the building to accommodate the wounded, and with the arrival of the Bolsheviks, the entire building was completely requisitioned, and the restaurant ceased to exist.

The architectural appearance of the building was quite original. Large windows harmoniously combined with magnificent stucco and masks adorning the windows of the second floor. Despite the decades, the house has survived thanks to Lenin's accidental visit and the Soviet tradition of immortalizing places associated with the "leaders." Today, the building is in good condition, and everyone can appreciate the architectural charm of the former fashionable imperial restaurant.

Moscow, Krasnoarmeyskaya Street, House 1