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of Latvian Society |
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Riga
Latvian Society's activities were first dated in 1868 when a group
of Latvian intellectuals, private employers and merchants joined
together in a society. We can name some of Society's Members of
Honor, popular public people - Kr.Barons, Kr.Valdemars, J.Vitols,
V.Purvitis. Riga Latvian Society's activities covered investigations
of Latvian history and folklore, teachers' meetings, Latvian theater
had its origin within this society, the members of Society had hot
discussions on Latvian orthography, etc.
The building of Riga Latvian Society was created by J.Baumanis, the
first professional Latvian architect, in 1869. It was projected as
an important Latvian culture center with premises for theater and
concerts, etc. The building was rebuilt in 1909 by E.Laube and
E.Pole. The decorative panel was made by J.Rozentals. |
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