Demolition of Houses in Our City During the Socialist Period

The exhibition "Demolished Jindřichův Hradec" presents dozens of previously unpublished photographs from the collections of the State District Archive (SOA) Jindřichův Hradec, documenting building demolitions and urban transformations of the city during the socialist era. The exhibition's aim is not to capture the contrast of locations before demolition and after new construction was completed, but primarily to capture the moment of demolition itself in photographs. Dozens of panels also feature comparisons of then and now — for example, at the Střelnice cultural house, documented continuously until 1808 through photographs, period drawings, and graphics. The panels record historical moments of Jarošovská, Štítného, and Václavská streets, Nežárecké and Jiráskovo suburbs, the embankment, Novoměstské (Masaryk) Square, Husovy Gardens, and other locations. Maps marking the documented sites are also included. The opening reception takes place on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. The exhibition runs until December 30, 2026. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.).