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Helsinki\u2019s historical kiosks are part of our shared cultural heritage.\u00a0The architecture of kiosks has always closely reflected the ideals of each era, and renowned architects have been commissioned to design them right from the start. Helsinki City Premises Ltd manages the following kiosks:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Aarne Lehto \/ Helsinki City Museum collections
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Hietalahdenranta: a functionalist, oval-shaped soft drinks kiosk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preserved almost in its original state, this kiosk is the only one of its kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year of construction: 1939\u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lead designer: V\u00e4in\u00f6 M\u00e4\u00e4tt\u00e4, Assistant City Architect<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Helsinki City Museum collections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Hakaniemi Market Square: a modernist, rectangular kiosk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Originally built for the 1952 Olympic Games, this kiosk has been preserved almost in its original state.

Designer: Gunnar Taucher \/ Lasse Bj\u00f6rk, City Architect
Year of construction: 1952
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Photo: Helsinki City Museum collections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pohjoisesplanadi: a functionalist kiosk shaped like a spool of thread<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Designed by City Architect Gunnar Taucher, this functionalist, round kiosk has been preserved almost in its original state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year of construction: 1928<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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