Ochojno: House, Chapel and Marian Statue

• Ochojno was first mentioned in writing on February 11, 1349, in a record concerning the division of the Panek family’s property.
• The house at 14 Podhalańska Street was built around 1875 for Paweł Urbanik. It was the first brick house in the village and has one storey and a basement.
• The house chapel, donated by Paweł Urbanik in 1875, was a votive building dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary.
• North of the house stands a stone statue of the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus. Its dedicatory inscription bears the year 1877 and names Paweł and Marianna Urbanik.
• The house property is private, fenced and considered inaccessible. Access to the gallery and kindergarten there is considered restricted and subject to their opening hours.

February 11, 1349, marks the first written mention of Ochojno. It concerns the division of the Panek family’s property. The date therefore represents an early written reference to the village; it should not be equated with a founding date. To put it in context, it is helpful to distinguish this mention from the later buildings.

The house and house chapel provide another historical point of reference: both are associated with Paweł Urbanik and the year 1875. The house was built for him around this time, while he donated the chapel in 1875. Ochojno thus brings together a written reference from 1349 and tangible buildings and memorials from the 19th century.

The house at 14 Podhalańska Street is considered the village’s first brick house. The description also notes two architectural features: it has one storey and a basement. The designation “first brick house” places it in the history of the village, while the storey count and basement describe its form. Together, these details give a precise picture of the house without the need for a general list of attractions.

In 1875, Paweł Urbanik donated the house chapel in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. As a votive building, it was an expression of gratitude for his rescue and return from military service. The chapel is therefore defined not only by its date but also by the stated reason for its donation. Those interested in local cultural history can consider its architectural history alongside the personal tradition associated with it.

North of the house, a stone statue of the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus stands on a pillar pedestal. The inscription bears the year 1877 and names Paweł and Marianna Urbanik. When comparing the dates, they should be distinguished: 1875 is given for the chapel, while the statue’s inscription bears the year 1877. The statue can therefore be understood as a separately dated point of reference alongside the house and chapel, without treating the two dates as the same.

The house property is private and fenced, and is considered inaccessible. Access to the gallery and kindergarten on the property is considered restricted and subject to their opening hours. Check the current opening hours and access conditions before visiting. This lets you include Ochojno’s historical sites in your travel plans without assuming that the property is accessible.

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When was Ochojno first mentioned in writing?

The first written mention dates from February 11, 1349. It concerns the division of the Panek family’s property.

What is known about the house at 14 Podhalańska Street?

It was built around 1875 for Paweł Urbanik and is considered the village’s first brick house. The house has one storey and a basement.

What access conditions apply to the house property?

The property is private, fenced and considered inaccessible. Access to the gallery and kindergarten is restricted and subject to their opening hours. Check the current conditions before visiting.

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