Formation of the Street
Olena Stepanivna Street is located in the Zaliznychnyi District of Lviv. It was laid out in 1895 and originally 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 in 1991 it received its current name in honor of Olena Stepanivna — a Ukrainian historian, geographer, civic and military figure, and the first woman officer in Ukrainian history.
The architectural ensemble of the street features a mix of styles, including Classicism, Viennese Secession, Polish Constructivism of the 1930s, and Soviet Constructivism of the 1960s. Industrial buildings from the 1960s–1970s are also present.
Building No. 12
Builders and Styles
Building No. 12 on Olena Stepanivna Street is an example of early 20th-century residential architecture, executed in the Viennese Secession style. Its defining features include an asymmetrical façade, decorative elements, and bay windows.
Who was the owner?
Historical data about the original owner of Building No. 12 is not available. During the interwar period, it was likely owned privately and functioned as a tenement house.
What does the building look like?
This is a three-story building with an asymmetrical façade characteristic of the Secession style. The façade features ornamental details, including stucco decorations and balconies with wrought-iron railings. The entrance gate is wooden and carved, adding to the aesthetic appeal of the building.
What is there now?
Today, Building No. 12 remains a residential property.