In the 1920s, the promenade around the Old Town (Teichpromenade) underwent a true metamorphosis that significantly influenced the character of this area. As early as 1912–13, the city decided to relocate the municipal garden, as well as the gardener’s house, to the vicinity of Looswitzerstrasse (ul. Łasicka). This decision opened up new possibilities, creating a pleasant space around Promenade Pond (today’s municipal pond on ul. Bankowa – ed.).
The turning point came in 1926, when an artificial tuff grotto with a small fountain was created on the site of the former municipal garden. The whole structure was decorated with climbing plants, which added to its charm. But that was not the end of the attractions. In 1932, under the supervision of municipal building councillor Candrian and in cooperation with Aquaerienverein, construction of the zoo in Bolesławiec began.
The entire area filled with terrariums, cages and aquariums, and a building was even constructed for small animals such as rabbits and ferrets; goldfish lived in the pond. In the centre stood a fountain with a heron sculpture, purchased by the city in 1927 and originally placed in front of the bathing facilities. All this meant that in the 1930s the Lower Silesian zoo developed, even bringing in crocodiles and lions.
At the same time, a beautiful, concentrically shaped rose garden was created on the site of the former Kranz & Söhne sawmill, crowning the transformations of Teichpromenade. Various rose varieties enriched the area, while the new Doussinweg avenue, named in honour of a local sculptor, provided a convenient connection between Oberpromenade (upper promenade – ed.) and Gartenstrasse (ul. Ogrodowa). This innovative approach to public space meant that the promenade fully surrounded the Old Town, creating a new quality of life in Bolesławiec.
These changes to Teichpromenade helped create a beautiful and lively space that remains a meeting and relaxation place for residents and tourists to this day.
Source: Agata Kozioł. Promenada w Bolesławcu. Rozwój architektoniczny i urbanistyczny 1813–1945. Muzeum Ceramiki w Bolesławcu 2010