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Even the auction of the building, which took place several times, did not take place. The last auction, which was supposed to take place at the end of last year, did not take place. Because there was no buyer.
The last time the auction was held was on November 18, but it did not take place. The initial sale price of the bank building is 354,294 euros. It has not been announced for what matter the exclusive building in Panevėžys was acquired by the Lietkabelis company. It cannot be ruled out that in 1932 the price of the historic building constructed may have been higher than the initial price announced at auction.
Confirmed that you bought
Sigitas Gailiūnas, CEO of Lietkabelis, confirmed to JP news portal that he had purchased an exclusive building in Panevėžys owned by Luminor Bank.
“It just came to our notice then. Why don’t we boast: we are modest. However, if we buy, then we have plans, ideas of what we will do with this building. We won’t talk about that yet, but when the time comes, we will inform you why we bought this building “, S. Gailiūnas was mysterious, but promised:” The building is truly exceptional and decorates the city of Panevėžys. Also, it is unique because the vaults of the building are considered by the famous Atlanta, created by the sculptor Juozas Zikaras from the Panevėžys district. The building is cultural heritage. We know its value and we will protect it. “
Built almost 90 years ago
The building was built in 1930, for administrative purposes, on two floors with a basement, rebuilt in 2003. Equipped with security and fire alarms.
The building is adapted for bank activities, equipped with offices and a customer service hall, a total of 68 rooms. Equipped with air conditioners, video surveillance system, security and fire alarm.
A garage with a sectional door is in the courtyard. The territory is fenced, paved, the front door is installed.
Building history
In Panevėžys, the construction of a new bank building started in 1930. The author of the project is the architect Mykolas Songaila.
Building plots were bought from two Jewish families after paying them LTL 30,000. The total value of the works was LTL 245,000. The bank promised to provide materials for 170,000 LTL. The bricks were transported from the brick factory of the engineer J. Janavičius from Šiauliai. An apartment was provided for the director in the palace. The construction of the bank building was completed in 1931. at the end and adopted by the commission on November 7.
1931 January 1, a contract was signed with the sculptor Juozas Zikaras for the creation of 12 sculptures and 2 ornaments. The value of the works is 13,500 LTL. The sculptor himself had to hire self-employed workers. The works of J. Zikaras were accepted by the commission in 1931. July 17 In the operating room, 12 Atlas sculptures and a rose window were made, as well as an ornamental restoration with Vytis on the facade of Respublikos street.
The bank’s opening ceremony was scheduled for 1931. November 8 It is planned to invite 55 people, Prime Minister J. Tūbelis, the bank’s manager, V. Stašinskas, and other guests of honor. However, due to the global crisis, it was decided not to celebrate.
Moved to new premises in 1931. In November. The Chamber of the Bank was insured for an amount of 300,000 LTL.
The engineer Juozas Barys carried out the electrical installation works for the bank. The woodwork was done by Kaunas Furniture and Wood Products Factory. They made oak partitions, doors, and other woodwork. 1932 The first Panevėžys telephone machine was built in the bank building. The job of installing telephones and alarms was the most difficult.
At that time, the Panevėžys branch building of the Bank of Lithuania became one of the most important and beautiful Panevėžys buildings in the Republic. It was especially famous for the works of the famous Panevėžys sculptor J. Zikaras.
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