„Rohuküla. Vene impeeriumi unustatud sõjasadam” (“Rohuküla. The Forgotten Naval Port of the Russian Empire”)

This brochure, compiled by architectural historians Monika Eensalu and Oliver Orro, focuses on the military buildings in Rohuküla, near Haapsalu, which were linked to the naval port constructed during World War I. These structures were identified as potentially valuable within the framework of the Estonian 20th-century architecture inventory and protection program, conducted by the National Heritage Board and the Ministry of Culture.

The brochure presents previously little-known photos, drawings, and historical facts about the naval port and the preserved buildings from the late Tsarist era. It also sheds light on previously unexplored questions, revealing that these buildings were once notable both aesthetically and technically. They hold an important place in the architectural landscape of early 20th-century Estonia. The background of the port’s construction, as part of the St. Petersburg maritime defense system and the fortified position in the Muhu Strait, is also discussed. The publication addresses various historical questions, including the identity of picturesque ruins visible from the sea, which have sparked much speculation about their original purpose and date of construction. These remains are identified as remnants of a power station for the naval base, which was never completed.

The book also raises the question of the future of these now largely redundant buildings and broader concerns about the preservation of Estonia’s military heritage. The publication, featuring extensive source references, serves as a catalog for the exhibition “Two Times. Two Borders” at the Estonian Architecture Museum, but can also be regarded as an independent study, of interest to readers passionate about military and architectural history.

Publisher: Estonian Architecture Museum
Authors: Monika Eensalu, Oliver Orro
Publication year: 2013
Pages: 80
Format: Softcover
Product code: 9789949907854

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