The residence was built by Topal Šerif Osman paša (1861-1869), and is known amongst the people as "Konak." The building located in the Sarajevo neighborhood of Bistrik was completed in November 1869 and during its time it was one of the most beautiful and tallest objects. It was constructed by Franje Linardov and Franjo Moise from Split. During Austro-Hungarian rule, in 1906, some architectural work was undertaken on the building and a courtyard with two stone lion figures was built in its close proximity. Immediately after the Sarajevo assassination, lieutenant-general Potiorek ordered the driver to drive to his nearby official residence, the Konak. En route it became apparent both Sophie and Franz Ferdinand were hit.” Sophie was dead on arrival at the Konak, and Franz Ferdinand died approximately fifteen minutes later, shortly after 11:00. One room of "Konak" held the posthumous remains of Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sofia, immediately before their posthumous remains were sent to Austria for burial.