At the end
of the 18th century the new district town was given new blocks and the manorial tavern was
moved to the west side of Tallinna street. During the next more than a hundred years it
was the favourite place for the farmers arriving in and leaving the town. In 1922-1924 the
former manorial tavern was rebuilt. The second storey was added, which was to house the
“Ugala” Drama Theatre for some time. On the ground floor there were some businesses
and the traditional “Seasaare” Inn. The building was badly damaged during World War II
when the retreating Soviet destroyer battalion set it on fire. After the war the building
was restored according to Stalinist architectural standards, being with the sports centre
the best examples of that style in Viljandi (architect J.Fuks). Since 1953 the building
has housed the House of Culture.