
Deykin House - Tallinn, Estonia
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N 59° 26.193 E 024° 44.727
35V E 372130 N 6590830
Quick Description: This sign and building are located at 6 Kuninga Street in Tallinn's Old Town.
Location: Estonia
Date Posted: 10/6/2012 6:50:10 AM
Waymark Code: WMFEAF
Views: 6
Long Description:The sign on this building is written in Estonian and English. The English portion reads:
"6 Kuninga Street, Late Gothic dwelling, an architectural monument under national protection. First mentioned in 1359 as the property of ship owner Jacobus Deyken. The stone building, first mentioned in 1373, was proceeded by several wooden buildings in the first half of the 14th century. Obtained its present dimensions and position of rooms in the 15th century. Rebuilt in the 17th century. Refurbished in 1983."
The building is now the home of the Kullo Lastegalerii
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