Formation of the Street
Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street, located in the historic Kastelivka district, emerged in the late 19th century as part of Lviv’s expansion. Initially, it was named Nabielaka in honor of Polish poet Ludwik Nabielak. During the German occupation in 1942, it was renamed Schillergasse, and in 1944, the previous name was restored. The current name, Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street, was assigned in 1946 to honor Ukrainian writer, poet, and playwright Ivan Kotliarevsky, the founder of modern Ukrainian literature.
The street’s development is marked by architectural diversity, predominantly featuring styles such as Viennese Secession, historicism, modernism, and functionalism. Most buildings are listed in the Register of Local Architectural Monuments of Lviv.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 67 on Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street was constructed in 1911–1912 based on a design developed by Ivan Levynskyi’s bureau. This four-story multi-apartment residential building was erected in the early 20th-century neoclassical style. The structure comprises two wings positioned at an acute angle, with a corner risalit protruding between them. The facades are topped with high triangular pediments. The core of the building’s layout is a polygonal staircase. A distinctive architectural feature is the inclusion of small forms, notably a rotunda at the corner of the front flower garden.
Who Was the Owner?
Information about the original owners of Building No. 67 on Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street is currently unavailable in accessible sources.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building features four stories and exhibits characteristic elements of neoclassical architecture. The facades are adorned with high triangular pediments, and a corner risalit protrudes between the two wings of the building. On the bisector of the angle between the wings, balconies with loggias are situated on the second to fourth floors. The northern and southern facades are articulated with prominent projections adjacent to the loggias. The lower and upper tiers of the facade, at the levels of the first and fourth floors, are separated by cornices. A notable feature of the building is the rotunda at the corner of the front flower garden.
Interesting Facts
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Building No. 67, together with the adjacent building at 3 Metrologichna Street, forms an architectural ensemble characteristic of early 20th-century development.
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The building’s design was developed by Ivan Levynskyi’s bureau, a renowned architect who significantly contributed to shaping Lviv’s architectural landscape.
What Is Here Now?
Currently, Building No. 67 remains a residential property. Due to the preservation of its early 20th-century architectural elements and style, the building is an important part of Lviv’s historical heritage.
Bibliography
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State Archives of the Lviv Region (DALO) 2/1/5243.
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Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street, 67 – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv.
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Metrologichna Street, 03 – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv.
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Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia.
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Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street, 67, Lviv on the map.