Formation of the Street
Sevastopolska Street is located in the Lychakiv District of Lviv. Its history dates back to 1904, when it was named Hofman Side Street. In 1907, it was renamed Rey Street, and during the German occupation, it was called Schlaggasse. The current name, Sevastopolska, was given in 1950. The street’s development mainly followed the styles of Viennese Classicism and Secession, which gave it a distinctive architectural character.
About the Building at 8 Sevastopolska Street
Builders and Styles
The building at 8 Sevastopolska Street was constructed in 1905 based on a design by architect August Bohowvalsky. It is executed in the Secession style, typical of the early 20th century. In 2023, as part of the city’s co-financing program, the authentic fanlight wooden doors of the building were restored. The restoration included straightening the deformed structure, reconstructing lost carved details, replacing damaged wood, installing new glazing and handles, and finishing the doors with acrylic glaze and stain.
Who Was the Owner?
The historical owners of the building were Józef Necheles and Charlotte Necheles. Co-owners also included Jakub Silberstein and Szymon Frey.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The residential income house at 8 Sevastopolska Street was built in 1905 as part of the street’s continuous development. It is a three-story, brick, plastered building. The style is ornamental Secession. The composition of the main façade is asymmetrical, with one side projection and a centrally placed entrance portal. The first floor features rusticated wall surfaces, with panels above the windows adorned with plant-based Secession ornaments. The second and third floors are vertically segmented by lesenes, which are topped at third-floor level with mascarons in the form of female heads. Two balconies protrude on the second floor, supported by stucco-decorated brackets and featuring ornate metal railings. A decorative cornice with Ionic elements runs beneath the attic windows. The façade is crowned with a wide entablature decorated with a row of dentils.
What Is There Now?
Today, the building at 8 Sevastopolska Street is used as a residential property.
Literature
-
“Architecture of Lviv: Time and Styles. XIII–XXI centuries” / M. Bevz, Yu. Biryulov et al. — Lviv: Center of Europe, 2008.
-
“Encyclopedia of Lviv” / Edited by A. Kozytskyi and I. Pidkova. — Lviv: Lytopys, 2007–2010.
-
Ilko Lemko, V. Mykhalyk, H. Behliarov. “1243 Streets of Lviv (1939–2009)”. — Lviv: Apriori, 2009.