Sights & Scenes of Estonia

Valga mnt 11a, Elva, Tartumaa.

Soviet Union period (1940-1991), built in the 1980s, and more recently renovated (2010s).

Kesk 38, Elva, Tartumaa.

First Estonian Republic period (1918-1940), built in the 1920-1930s but now fully renovated and extensively altered, not particularly retaining anything of its original appearance.

Pargi tee 1, Võnnu, Tartumaa.

Second Estonian Republic period (1991-Present), built in the twenty-first century.

Palu tee 26, Elva, Tartumaa.

Build date unknown, but probably First Estonian Republic period (1918-1940), and most likely in the 1920-1930s.

Ringi tn 40, Pärnu, Pärnumaa.

Build date unknown, but likely to be in the First Estonian Republic period (1918-1940), most probably in the 1920-1930s to judge from the style of the windows.

Pihkva 1, Mustvee, Tartumaa.

Second Estonian Republic period (1991-Present), built in the twenty-first century.

Suvituse 2, Pärnu, Pärnumaa.

Carrying an official build date of 1991, but more probably renovated in that year and originating from the First Estonian Republic period (1918-1940) to judge from the style.

Untaugu tee 18, Neeme küla, Jõelähtme vald, Harjumaa.

Second Estonian Republic period (1991-Present), built in the twenty-first century.

Emajõe 9, Tartu, Tartumaa.

Holding a build date of 1977, but likely to be older prior to renovation, possibly dating back to the First Estonian Republic period (1918-1940).

Keskuse, Kärmu, Lääne-Virumaa.

This building has a detailed history. It dates back to the First Estonian Republic period (1918-1940) but, during the Soviet era in Estonia (1940-1991), it housed a kolkhoz office (as Aaspere Kolkhoz, and later as Viru Kolkhoz).

The red extension to the left (built in the Soviet period) served as a club for parties, later becoming the village cinema. During the Second Estonian period (1991-Present) the main building served as a company office and was fully refurbished. The extension is currently unused, and is in a state of increasing direpair.

All photos kindly contributed by Kersti Hansen, taken in May-August 2022, & Egle Sarapik, taken in July-August 2022.