Formation of the Street
Yuriy Mushak Street is located in the Lychakivskyi district of Lviv, in the historical area of Sofiyivka. Its formation took place at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries as part of the city’s southeastern expansion. Initially, the street was named Dvernytskoho, and later it was renamed several times: Holonivska (1941), Badgasse (1943), Instytutska (1946), 30th Anniversary of Victory (1975). In 1991, it was renamed in honor of Yuriy Mushak, a Ukrainian linguist, translator, and educator.
A distinctive feature of the street is that the numbering of buildings starts from No. 20. This is due to the fact that the streets of Svientsitskoho, Mushak, and Lemyk were previously a single street, which was renamed seven times since 1885. The unified numbering of buildings for these streets has been preserved due to historical changes in city toponymy.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 50 on Yuriy Mushak Street was constructed in 1913, designed by architects Henryk Zaremba and Marcin Chrzanowski. The building is executed in the late Secession style, characteristic of the early 20th century. This style is noted for its decorative elements, use of natural motifs, and asymmetry of forms.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building is a three-story tenement with decorative elements characteristic of the late Secession style. The facade is adorned with stucco featuring natural motifs. The building has an asymmetrical composition with a central entrance and balconies on the upper floors.
Interesting Facts
On the facade of the building, there is a bas-relief titled “War” by sculptor Władysław Jarocki. This bas-relief depicts a warrior resembling a Native American, armed with various weapons, from a bow and arrows to a sword, as well as a mask and a snake around his neck. This sculptural composition is considered one of the most impressive chimeras on the streets of Lviv.
What Is There Now?
Currently, the building is used as a residential property.
Bibliography
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Mushak Street — Wikipedia
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Lviv Street with House Numbers Starting from 20
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Mushak Street, 50 — Wikimapia