Shapiro’s report house is a monument of architecture of national significance, entered in the Register of monuments of history and culture (no. 114) of Chisinau and in the Register of monuments of the Republic of Moldova protected by the state (no. 68). It is located in the Historic Center, on Bucharest Street, 60. The ensemble consists of two buildings (“A” and “B”) built at St. nineteenth century – early twentieth century, which during the years 1907 and 1940 belonged to the Shapiro-Rosenfeld family.
The architect of the building was named a Bessarabian Jew – Țalel Ginger. His initials – “Ц.Г.”, as well as his emblem can be seen today on the building.
During 1940-1944, according to some reports of former locals (official documents are still archived) here was first “Security” (Romanian Intelligence Service), and after 1944 and until 1955 – a section of the Soviet Ministry of Security . The basement walls so far keep the secrets and traces of the detainees, and the windows are framed with heavy metal bars.