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Bankovsky Bridge

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BANKOVSKY BRIDGE, spanning Griboedov Canal, by the building of the former Assignation Bank (hence the name). Built in 1825-26 (engineer V.K. Tretter) as a chain footbridge with four cast iron griffin figures (sculptor P.P. Sokolov). In 1951-52, the framework of the bridge was replaced with metal, hidden behind a wooden facade; the lamps and forged metal barrier were renewed, in 1967 and 1988 the gilding on the griffins’ wings was replaced. In 1997, restoration and repairs were carried out on the lattice railing. Length 25.2 metres, width 1.9 metres.

D. Y. Guzevich, S. Z. Suponitsky, N. M. Kozlovskaya.

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Sokolov Pavel Petrovich
Traitteur Vasily Karlovich (Wilhelm, Guillaume)

Chronograph

1826

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Bank Bridge over Griboedova Canal.

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Bridges (entry) BRIDGES, an integral part of the urban planning structure and architectural appearance of St. Petersburg. In 2002, the city numbered 342 bridges of various kinds and types; in Kronstadt: 5 bridges, Pushkin: 54 bridges, Petrodvorets: 51 bridges

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Decorative Monumental Sculpture (entry) DECORATIVE MONUMENTAL SCULPTURE. The art of monumental sculpture dates back to the time of Peter the Great; its first examples appeared throughout St. Petersburg, at the Summer Garden and various suburb residences

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Sokolov P.P., (1764-1835), sculptor SOKOLOV Pavel Petrovich (1764, St. Petersburg - 1835, at the same place), sculptor. Studied at the Academy of Arts (1770-85) under F.G. Gordeev, received a retainer to study in France (1786-89), and became a member (1813)

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Traitteur Vasily Karlovich (Wilhelm, Guillaume; 1788-1859), engineer, bridge builder TRAITTEUR VASILY KARLOVICH (WILHELM, GUILLAUME) (1788-1859), engineer, lithographer, Major General (1830). Immigrant from Germany. In 1814-1831, he was in the Russian service. In 1816, he created the first lithograph in Russia

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