Formation of the Street
Zamarsynivska Street is one of the historical axes of northern Lviv, with medieval roots. Its name comes from the former village of Zamarsyniv, which was established in the 14th century and originally known as Sommersteinhof, after its German founder. Throughout the 15th–16th centuries, Zamarsyniv operated as an independent settlement with its own infrastructure but gradually came under the administrative influence of Lviv.
The street originated as a route leading from the city gates to the northern suburbs. By the 17th century, it served as a vital trade route for transporting goods from surrounding towns such as Bryukhovychi, Holosko, and Zhovkva. It functioned both as a boundary for city development and as a thoroughfare connecting urban and rural zones.
In the 19th century, the street gained new importance during Lviv’s expansion, as industrial and residential development reached this area. Two-story tenements, commercial buildings, and small factories sprang up. In 1930, Zamarsyniv was officially incorporated into Lviv as part of the “Greater Lviv” urban planning initiative.
During the Soviet era, the street saw additional development in the form of multi-story residential buildings. However, several interwar structures and fragments of the original paving remain intact in the lower part of Zamarsynivska Street.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 49 is a three-story corner tenement built in the early 20th century in the late Secession style. It was likely constructed as a rental property. The building features ornate stucco, wrought-iron balcony railings, large windows, oriels, and an arched entrance on the corner.
Who Was the Owner?
The original owner is unknown. In the interwar period, the building housed a barbershop operated by Mr. Fink. During the Soviet era, it included residential units and state offices, including the State Plant Protection Station.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building retains its authentic Secession-style facade with decorative plasterwork, cornices, and an oriel window. Its corner placement is accentuated by a rounded facade. The ground floor includes separate entrances to commercial spaces, some of which have been altered.
Interesting Facts
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In the 1930s, a well-known barbershop operated here.
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In the 1970s, the building housed the State Plant Protection Station.
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In the 2000s, the ground floor hosted a restaurant called “Stozhary,” later renamed “Kukhnya.”
What Is There Now?
Today, the building remains residential. The ground floor accommodates businesses, including a café. Despite some modern changes, the facade retains its historic character.
Bibliography
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Architecture of Lviv: Time and Styles. 13th–21st centuries. — Lviv: Center of Europe, 2008.
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Streets of Lviv: A Handbook. — Lviv: Litopys, 2001.
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Lviv: Historical Suburbs. — Lviv, 2012.
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History of Lviv: Urban Structure. — Lviv, 2015.
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Heritage and Architecture of Lviv. — Lviv: Apriori, 2014.