Formation of the Street
Yevhena Konovaltsia Street is located in the Frankivskyi District of Lviv, in the historical area known as Novyi Svit. Until the early 19th century, this area was suburban, featuring private estates, villas, and parks. The district’s development accelerated after the introduction of the railway in Lviv in 1861. The street’s construction followed the city’s master plan under the supervision of chief architect Julian Zachariewicz. In 1992, the street was renamed in honor of Yevhen Konovalets, a colonel in the Ukrainian People’s Army and head of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 23 on Konovaltsia Street is part of the early 20th-century development. Its architectural style aligns with the characteristics of that period, particularly Art Nouveau and Neo-Renaissance. The building features three stories with an attic, and the facade is adorned with decorative elements typical of the Art Nouveau style.
Who Was the Owner?
Information about the original owner of Building No. 23 on Konovaltsia Street is currently unavailable in accessible sources. However, considering the nature of the street’s development, it is plausible that the building belonged to a member of the middle or upper class, possibly an engineer, doctor, or entrepreneur.
What Does the Building Look Like?
Building No. 23 is a three-story tenement with an attic, constructed in the Art Nouveau style. The facade is embellished with characteristic decorative elements, including stucco work and balconies with wrought-iron railings. The building has retained its authenticity and is part of the street’s historical architecture.
Interesting Facts
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Konovaltsia Street is one of the few in Lviv where the authentic early 20th-century architecture has been preserved.
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The street features several villas of historical and architectural significance, such as the Helena Bromilska Villa and the Lyuba Villa.
What Is There Now?
Currently, Building No. 23 on Konovaltsia Street serves as a residential building. It has preserved its historical architecture and is part of Lviv’s cultural heritage.
References
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Interactive Lviv – Konovaltsia Street
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Wikipedia – Konovaltsia Street (Lviv)
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Tvoemisto.tv – Konovaltsia Street: Where You Can Still Feel What Lviv Was Like 100 Years Ago
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Photo-lviv.in.ua – Seven Fairytale Villas of Lviv
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Center for Urban History – Konovaltsia Street, 47 – Medical Institution Building