Formation of the Street
Ivan Franko Street is one of the oldest and most prestigious thoroughfares in Lviv, stretching from Soborna Square to the Novyi Lviv district. In its current form, it was established in 1950 by merging several streets: Panska, Chernyshchevskoho, Timiryazeva, and Poninskogo. Prior to this, the street had various names: Zbozhova (Getreidegasse), Panska, Piłsudskiego, Zyblikiewicza, Chernyshchevskoho, and others. The street’s development began in the late 19th century when the Sofiyivka area started to be actively built up with villas and tenement houses. In 1895, the street was named after philanthropist Wincenty Poninski. During the Nazi occupation, it was called Leuthenstrasse. In 1950, the street was named after Ivan Franko.
Builders and Styles
The building at 126 Ivan Franko Street was constructed in 1907, designed by architect Ludwik Baldwin-Ramułt. Its architectural style is Art Nouveau (Secession). The facade is adorned with stucco, balconies with wrought-iron railings, and decorative elements. The building has three floors and an attic.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building at 126 Ivan Franko Street is a three-story tenement house with an attic. The facade is decorated with stucco, balconies with wrought-iron railings, and decorative elements. The ground floor houses commercial premises, while the upper floors contain residential apartments.
Interesting Facts
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The building is a local architectural monument.
What Is There Now?
Currently, the building at 126 Ivan Franko Street is used as a residential house. The ground floor houses commercial premises.
Bibliography
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Melnyk I. V. “Streets of Lviv”
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Biryulov Yu. “Architecture of Lviv: Time and Styles. 13th–21st Centuries”
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“Lviv: A Guidebook for the Visitor”