The House of Aron and Herman Nacht

Formation of the Street

Kostia Levytskoho Street, one of Lviv’s main arteries, has a rich history. It was laid out along the course of the Pasika stream, a right tributary of the Poltva River, originating from springs in Pohulianka. In the 17th century, the street was known as “Na Rurakh” due to a water pipeline that ran along it. In 1885, it was renamed after Polish poet Jan Kochanowski. During the German occupation in 1941, it became Breitegasse, and in 1944, it reverted to Kochanowskiego. In 1950, it was renamed after Soviet poet Vladimir Mayakovsky. Since 1992, the street has borne the name of Kost Levytsky, a Ukrainian public and political figure, head of the government of the Western Ukrainian People’s Republic.​

Builders and Styles

Building No. 22 on Kostia Levytskoho Street was constructed in 1912 as a rental apartment building, designed by architect Józef Awin for Aron and Herman Nacht. It is a vivid example of late Art Nouveau. ​

Who Was the Owner?

The project was commissioned by brothers Aron and Herman Nacht, who purchased the plot in 1911.​

What Does the Building Look Like?

The four-story building features characteristic Art Nouveau architectural elements. The facade is adorned with stucco decorations, particularly above the main entrance. The northern facade includes a bay window with original woodwork. Balconies on the third and fourth floors enhance the building’s aesthetic appeal.​

Interesting Facts

• Building No. 22, along with neighboring No. 20, forms an architectural ensemble typical of early 20th-century development.​

What Is Here Now?

Currently, Building No. 22 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

1. State Archives of the Lviv Region (DALO) 2/1/5243.​

2. Kostia Levytskoho Street, 22 – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv.​

3. Kostia Levytskoho Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia.​

4. Kostia Levytskoho Street on the map of Lviv.​

5. History of a New Monument in Lviv (Kostia Levytskoho Street, 23).