Józsefváros
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József utca 3: The House of the Hungarian Association for Disabled and Retired Workers
József utca 3 is an apartment house located in the 8th district, originally built for the Hungarian Association for Disabled and Retired Workers, established in Budapest in 1893. This building, inaugurated in 1905, was constructed for the “Hungarian Association for Disabled and Retired Workers” (Magyarországi Munkások Rokkant és Nyugdíj Egylete), according to the plans of…
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Orczy út 27: Jakab Grünfeld’s Distillery
This house, situated at the intersection of Orczy út and Sárkány utca (specifically Orczy út 27), was once owned by the Grünfeld family, renowned for their success in the production and distribution of various alcoholic beverages such as pálinka, rum, and liquors. Jakab Grünfeld, the patriarch, operated a distillery and a tavern on this site.…
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An Interesting Facade from the Late 1920s in Józsefváros
As you might have noticed, I do love taking photos of unusual old facades. This particular one can be found at Práter utca 18, in Józsefváros, the 8th district of Budapest. The facade we see today is the work of Géza Taubel, who was assigned the task in 1929 to add an extra floor to a house…
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An Art Deco Gem in the 8th District of Budapest
Nestled in Futó utca, a small street in Józsefváros, the 8th district of Budapest, lies one of the most exquisite examples of art deco architecture. Constructed between 1929 and 1930, this building was envisioned by Aladár Halász, who, upon its completion, moved into one of the flats with his family. In the early 2000s, the…
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My Collection of Old Photos
For a long time, my Saturdays kicked off at 4 am. I’d travel for about 2 hours to reach Bakancsos utca in the 17th district, home to my favorite flea market. There, I’d spend the morning hunting for old photos, especially ones of old buildings or Budapest street scenes. The “Bakancsos Piac” (Bakancsos Flea Market)…
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Csokonai utca 8: my favourite Art Nouveau door in Budapest
I wanted to peek behind the door of Csokonai utca 8 for a while. This Art Nouveau apartment house from the early 1900s was designed by Gyula Fodor. Researching the history of this house gave me a glimpse into the history of beekeeping in Hungary. In 1938, Csokonai utca 8 found new owners – the…
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Hidden Treasures in an Old Staircase of Budapest
I captured these photos in one of my favorite houses in Budapest, situated at Fecske utca 14 in the Józsefváros district. Although I couldn’t uncover much information about the house’s past, I do know that it dates back to the 19th century. According to local legend, a Jewish prayer house once occupied the courtyard, but…
Buildings Tell Tales 