The house of Emma Fyodorovna Filitz, located in the historical center of Yekaterinburg, is a beautiful mansion and an architectural monument, representing a sample of wooden architecture from the 19th century. Only this house has survived from the entire estate. Its facades feature various types of wood carving, such as cut and blind carvings, as well as numerous decorative elements. The house has two facades, but the western one is considered the main one, where the main entrance with a stone porch and stairs is located. Inside the building, relief cornices and ceiling paintings with floral ornaments and vignettes have been preserved. This wooden architectural monument is located in the old part of the city, at the intersection of Mamina-Sibiryaka and Engelsa streets, and was built in 1896 according to the design of city architect Yu.O. Dyutel.

The estate belonged to a German family that emigrated from Prussia to Russia in the second half of the 19th century. Ernst Filitz founded a brewery, while his wife Emma was engaged in horse breeding. They had no children of their own, but Emma paid much attention to the children of her workers and actively participated in charity. The estate included a brewery, a shop, and a large garden.

According to the decision of the Sverdlovsk Regional Executive Committee dated February 18, 1991, the building was placed under state protection as a monument of urban planning and architecture of regional significance. Today, most of the former estate is occupied by the Yekaterinburg Zoo, while the building itself houses offices. The two-story house stands out for its asymmetry and contrast, with an uneven roof and a bright corner accent, creating a dynamic silhouette.

The public garden at the factory was not particularly remarkable: modest vegetation, a pond with boats, a theater made of roughly nailed boards, and a pavilion with a buffet. The Malakhovka River, which crossed the garden, flooded in spring, making it impassable for pedestrians. Although the garden was not very popular, it gathered quite a few people during performances by visiting artists or concerts by local musicians.

After the nationalization of the factory by the Soviet authorities, the former owner quietly passed away. The garden continued to be a place of active life: during the day, pioneers gathered there, and at night, a brass band played while adults relaxed. Residents of nearby houses often came there, and the sidewalks were covered with sunflower seed shells, as they were rarely swept. From 1924 to 1926, a traveling zoo and a circus troupe performed in the garden, with boxers, acrobats, and trainers showcasing their acts on stage.