Monument to Matvey Platov was opened in 1853 alongside of the main park entrance. Platov founded Novocherkassk in 1805. The monument was the first sculpture in the city. The Ataman palace was built behind the monument in 1863. The first fountain was erected after commissioning of water pipe in Novocherkassk in 1865. Appearance of the park was complemented by a delicate iron-cast railing which was designed by architect Radionov. The grille was suspended between iron columns crowned with round bent caps. In 1881 two small chapels in a Russian Revival style was built over the gate overlooking Platovsky avenue. The Saint Alexander church was erected near the south end of the park in 1892-96. It was designed by architect N. Anuhin. Wooden church in this place was disassembled.
