On Wednesday, May 3, 1916, Anna Kahan was with her closest friend Itka on Stodolna Street. On the 125^th anniversary of the Constitution of May 3, the name of the street was changed from Stodolna to 3 Maja Street.

The two delighted girls watched a beautiful arc of flowers and leaves, which was erected on that occasion. For them it was a work of art. A sign above it read “For your freedom you shall act!” Close to the arc was a speakers’ platform. All the buildings around were decorated with colourful ribbons, flags, and flowers.

The parade walked through the city. Anna Kahan particularly liked the group of girls dressed in Cracovian costumes. German officers were taking pictures of the parade from balconies and rooftops. Towia, a friend of Anna was also taking pictures with his camera.

It was no accident that this street was chosen to celebrate this momentous event in the history of Poland. At that time, the street was considered the most beautiful in the Podlasie because of its green belt stretching along to Floriańska Street between the roadway and the pavement.

The original name of the street goes back to Joanna and Michał Czartoryski, the owners of Siedlce who, in 1672, gave the land outside the city to the townsmen. The district was called “Stodolne”. The townsmen moved outbuildings here from the city centre. Over time, due to the nature of its buildings, the name became restricted to one street.

Walking down Kiliński Street, we reach the railway station, which is the end point of our tour.