Formation of the Street
Olena Stepanivna Street is located in the Zaliznychnyi District of Lviv. It was laid out in 1895 and was initially named Kordeckyi Street, in honor of Augustyn Kordecki — the prior of the Jasna Góra Monastery who defended it against Swedish forces. In 1946, the street was renamed Leningradska, and since 1991 it has borne the name of Olena Stepanivna — a Ukrainian historian, geographer, civic and military figure, and the first woman officer in the history of Ukraine.
The architectural ensemble of the street is dominated by styles such as Classicism, Viennese Secession, Polish Constructivism of the 1930s, and Soviet Constructivism of the 1960s. Industrial development from the 1960s–1970s is also present.
Building No. 6
Builders and Styles
Building No. 6 on Olena Stepanivna Street is an example of early 20th-century residential architecture in the Viennese Secession style. Its key features include an asymmetrical façade, decorative elements, and bay windows.
Who was the owner?
Historical records of the original owner of Building No. 6 are unavailable. During the interwar period, it likely belonged to a private individual and functioned as a revenue-generating tenement house.
What does the building look like?
This three-story building features an asymmetrical façade, typical of the Secession style. The façade is decorated with stucco ornamentation and balconies with wrought-iron railings. The entrance gate is wooden and carved, enhancing the building’s aesthetic appeal.
What is there now?
Today, Building No. 6 remains a residential property.