The emergence of the "New Holland" complex was connected with the development of St Petersburg as a shipbuilding centre on the Baltic Sea.
The small island, called "New Holland" in Peter's rule, came into being after the digging of the Admiralty and Kriukov Canals.
In 1765, S. Chevakinsky built here several brick warehouses for storing timber. The facades of these buildings and the stately arch over the canal were designed by J.-B. Vallin de la Mothe.
In 1765, S. Chevakinsky built here several brick warehouses for storing timber. The facades of these buildings and the stately arch over the canal were designed by J.-B. Vallin de la Mothe.
Nevskiy Prospekt, Vasileostrovskaya
