Floor Plan of the Original Construction. -from Vilniaus Architektura, Mokslas Press, 1985
In its early history, this building belonged to the city "vaitai".
By 1519 Pranciskus Skorina had established the very first printing press in the whole ex-USSR here. (DO NOT MISS the plaque on the front of the building commemorating this great achievement.)
In 1588 the Mamonitas brothers printing press published the Third Lithuanian Statutes.
Vilnius, End of the 19th Century (Didžioji 19 seen at left)
Immediately After World War II (Didžioji 19 seen as N33) J. Kamarauskas - 1944 Drawing Northern Side of Didžioji g. Between Stiklių g. and Vokecių g. -from Lost Vilnius by Vladas Drems, Vaga Press, 1991
Soviet Times - circa 1988
Easter Morning - 2007
Near future: Yellow arrow points to "YOUR Home Away from Home" in an architectural plan for "Rotušės Aikštė" (Town Hall Square) featuring a new observation tower idea.