The building was built in 1880 by Constantine Bahtsetzis who was a gardener in profession and husband of the daughter of Thomas Kougioumtzoglou. The building was built on the land ruled by the heirs of Kougioumtzoglou family a land which was the family’s garden by that time. In the picture you see the building, as it was in October 1992. Architectural description: This is a simple, neoclassical building. Its main features are that its front side is plastered, and has engravings which imitate the system which buildings of the ancient classical period were built. Please also note that the bearing masonry is made out of carved local granite. There is a stone belt which separates the floors of the front view and concave cornices run around the roof. There are also noticeable the raised, curved lintel in the door, as well as the iron bars on the windows, made out of cast iron. The iron bars were manufactured in local workshops of the time in order to secure any openings. Over time: In 1979, the property is purchased by Manos Hadjidakis. The famous composer who was born in Xanthi, was dreaming to create the “Musical Feasts” of the city therefore he was searching for a building in order to host their “organisational” needs. He didn’t manage to maintain the building neither to fulfil his dream for his hometown as his interest was quickly faded away since the local authorities didn’t support his efforts. Thus, in 1982, the building was sold again. How it operates today : Until today the building remains uninhabited.
