Formation of the Street
Olena Stepanivna Street is located in the Zaliznychnyi District of Lviv. It stretches from Knyaz Sviatoslav Square to Zaliznychna Street, intersecting with Brativ Mikhnovskyh Street.
The street was laid out in 1895 and was initially named Kordeckyi Street, in honor of the abbot of the Jasna Góra Monastery who defended it against Swedish forces. In 1946, it was renamed Leningradska Street, and since 1991 it has borne the name of Olena Stepanivna — a prominent Ukrainian civic and political figure and the world’s first female officer.
The architecture of the street reflects various historical epochs: 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. 17
Builders and Styles
Building No. 17 on Olena Stepanivna Street was constructed in the 1950s. Its architectural style corresponds to the typical Soviet-era residential buildings, featuring elements of Constructivism.
Who was the owner?
During the Soviet period, the building housed a branch of the state-owned savings bank, Oschadbank. No information about the current owner is available in open sources.
What does the building look like?
The structure is a typical example of 1950s residential architecture, marked by simple forms, functionality, and a lack of decorative elements. The façade has retained its original appearance, characteristic of development from that era.
Interesting facts
Olena Stepanivna Street is named after Olena Stepaniv — the first female officer in the world, who actively participated in Ukraine’s struggle for independence in the early 20th century.
What is there now?
Currently, Building No. 17 is used as a residential property. No publicly available information indicates the presence of commercial or institutional facilities within the building.