Formation of the Street
Nalyvaika Street, located in the central part of Lviv, emerged around 1840 and was initially named Riznytska. 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, housing numerous hotels, shops, and religious institutions. The street’s architecture features styles such as Classicism, Historicism, and Secession.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 6 on Nalyvaika Street was constructed in 1912, designed by architect Józef Awin for Władysław Żylber. The building is executed in the geometric modern style. The bas-reliefs on the facade were created by sculptor Zygmunt Kurchiński. In 1926, architect Władysław Schpetman carried out a reconstruction of the facade facing Saint Stanislaus Street (now Tykhora Street).
Who Was the Owner?
The original owner of the building was Władysław Żylber. In 1935, the new owner, Betty Brauner, renovated the building into the “Splendid” hotel.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building is a five-story tenement with elements characteristic of geometric modernism. The facade is adorned with bas-reliefs featuring natural motifs. The structure has a symmetrical composition with a central entrance and balconies on the upper floors.
Interesting Facts
Until 1916, the building housed Saul Grünberg’s hotel. In 1935, it was renovated into the “Splendid” hotel, which was renamed “Prykarpatskyi” after 1945. Since 2002, the building has housed a branch of JSC “KredoBank”.
What Is There Now?
Currently, the building houses a branch of JSC “KredoBank”.
Bibliography
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Nalyvaika St., 6 – Bank Building (Former Residential) | Interactive Lviv
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Nalyvaika Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia