 Before building of the Contract House, the Kontraktova Square was known as Mahistratska Square.The western part of the square was ending with the Pyrohoshcha Church that was mentioned in the 12th century epic poem The Tale of Igor's Campaign.Following traditions of medieval cities, in the 18th century in front of magistrate was built a rotunda along with fountain of Felicitas (Roman goddess) and later in 19th reattributed to Samson.