Formation of the Street
Nalyvaika Street is located in the historical center of Lviv, within the former Krakivske suburb. It emerged around 1840 and was initially named Riznytska Street. In 1950, it was renamed in honor of Severyn Nalyvaiko, the leader of a late 16th-century peasant-Cossack uprising. The street was a center of the Jewish community in Lviv. Its development occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring architectural styles such as Classicism, Viennese Secession, and Historicism.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 9 on Nalyvaika Street was constructed in 1907 by the architectural firm of Ivan Levynskyi, based on a design by architect Tadeusz Obmiński. The building exemplifies the Viennese Secession style. The facade is adorned with majolica tile friezes depicting natural motifs.
Who Was the Owner?
The building was commissioned by wine merchant Jakub-Samuel Hübel and his wife Hana-Paya Hübel.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building is a three-story tenement with decorative elements characteristic of the Secession style. The facade features majolica friezes with natural themes. It has a symmetrical composition with a central entrance and balconies on the upper floors.
Interesting Facts
Building No. 9 housed the first Jewish public kitchen for the poor, providing assistance regardless of religious affiliation. Before World War II, it accommodated the Grünberg Hotel. In 1913, the “Olesker Klaus” synagogue was established in the building’s inner courtyard.
What Is There Now?
Currently, the building serves as a residential property.
Bibliography
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Nalyvaika Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia
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Lviv Nalyvaika St. Building (No. 9) — Pradidivska Slava
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Nalyvaika St., 18 — Heritage Bureau