Formation of the Street
Ivan Bohun Street is located in the Lychakivskyi district of Lviv, in the historic Pohulianka area, which began to develop actively in the 19th century with villas and summer houses for the Lviv intelligentsia. The street itself was formed in the late 19th – early 20th century as part of a planned suburban garden-style neighborhood with picturesque private residences surrounded by greenery.
Its original name — Dachna Street (Letniskowa) — reflected its function as a road leading to summer houses and retreats in one of Lviv’s favorite leisure areas. During the interwar period, the street retained this character, forming part of a prestigious district with low-rise housing and a convenient location near Pohulianka Park.
During the Soviet era, the street was renamed in honor of Ivan Bohun, a Ukrainian military leader, colonel, and later Quartermaster General of the Zaporizhian Host. This renaming was part of a broader Soviet trend of using historical figures to construct a new symbolic geography.
Today, Ivan Bohun Street maintains the character of a quiet residential area with charming garden-style houses. Its architectural appearance is defined by primarily two-story villas from the early 20th century, many of which are valuable examples of Lviv Secession architecture.
Builders and Styles
The apartment building was constructed in 1909–1910 based on a design by architect Karol Turkowski. The building represents a post-Secession style, distinguished by a simple composition and modest decorative finishes.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The tenement has a rectangular plan and is positioned between two L-shaped corner buildings. In horizontal projection, the facade aligns with the regulatory line of the block, and the stairwell marks the axis of central symmetry. Two rows of rooms are laid out parallel to the facade wall, separated by corridors. In later years, the building underwent significant alterations.