Formation of the Street
Kravchuka Street in Lviv was laid out at the beginning of the 20th century as part of a new residential development in the Lychakiv district. Initially, it was called “Bichna Hofmana” and had no official name. In 1992, the street was renamed in honor of the prominent Ukrainian mathematician Mykhailo Kravchuk (1892–1942), who was repressed by the Soviet regime.
The development of the street began with the construction of building No. 6 in 1905. This building became the first on the newly designed street. In 1906, the neighboring buildings No. 4 on Kravchuka Street and No. 7 on Verkhratskoho Street were erected, forming a shared inner courtyard.
Builders and Styles
One of the former buildings of engineer Franciszek Gołomb (the son of architect Andrzej Gołomb) was the first to be constructed on the newly laid-out Kravchuka Street by architect August Bohowalski in 1905–1906.
Who Was the Owner?
The first owner of the building was Franciszek Gołomb, a senior engineer of the governorate. He submitted a request to construct a three-story building on his own land plot. Gołomb also owned neighboring plots, indicating his active role in the development of this part of the city.
What Does the Building Look Like?
Building No. 6 is a three-story tenement house constructed in the Secession style. The façade is adorned with decorative elements characteristic of this style. The rear courtyard forms a shared space with neighboring buildings, which was an innovative urban planning solution at the time.
Interesting Facts
Building No. 6 was the first structure on the newly planned street, highlighting its important role in shaping the area’s development.
The shared inner courtyard, formed together with the neighboring buildings, is an example of thoughtful urban planning from the early 20th century.
What Is There Now?
Currently, building No. 6 on Kravchuka Street remains a residential building. It has preserved its historical architecture and is part of Lviv’s cultural heritage.
References
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Interactive Lviv – 6 Kravchuka Street – Residential Building
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Pradidivska Slava – Lviv, Mykhaila Kravchuka Street
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Wikipedia – Patriarch Dymytrii Yarema Street
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Wikipedia – Chernihivska Street (Lviv)
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Tvoemisto.tv – Lviv in the 90s. What the City Lived by When Ukraine Declared Independence