The building of the House of Theatre Crafts, designed by Jan Rzymkowski, was erected in 1896. Over the years, the space underwent several modernisations; in 1903, water and sewage systems were set in place, and in 1913 a freight lift was installed. From the very beginning of its existence (i.e. from 1901, when it was handed over by the Municipality to the theatre – which was then called the Municipal Theatre) until 2010, the facility was used as storehouse for decorations and a rental place of costumes and props.