Formation of the Street
Pekarska Street originated in the late 17th century along a road built parallel to the city’s bastion fortifications constructed in the 1670s–1690s. Initially, it was called Tembzhytska or Temrychevska Street, and since 1690, it has been known as Pekarska. During the German occupation in 1943, the street was named Bäckergasse, and in July 1944, its historical name was restored.
Pekarska Street stretches from Ivana Franka Street to Mechnykova Street, with a length of about 1.5 km. In its upper part are located the Lviv National Medical University, the Lviv National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies, and the Lviv Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital. The street also hosts the medical university’s botanical garden and the hospital’s dendrological park.
The street’s development features various architectural styles: Viennese classicism, Secession, Constructivism, Stalinist Empire, and modern buildings. Approximately 20% of the buildings on Pekarska are local architectural monuments, including three palaces.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 40 on Pekarska Street was constructed in 1905, designed by architect Kazimierz Mokłowski for Lviv merchant Tadeusz Czarnecki. The building is executed in the Secession style, characteristic of the early 20th century. The facade is adorned with decorative elements, giving the building an elegant appearance.
Who was the owner?
The original owner of Building No. 40 was Lviv merchant Tadeusz Czarnecki. In the 1950s–1960s, the building housed a custom tailoring workshop and a law enforcement support point. After nationalization during the Soviet period, the building became state property and was divided into separate apartments.
What does the building look like?
The building has three floors with an attic, a symmetrical facade with decorative elements, and tall windows. The facade is decorated with stucco, and the balconies have wrought-iron railings. The entrance doors are wooden with carvings. In the inner courtyard, fragments of old paving stones and utility outbuildings have been preserved.
Interesting Facts
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Building No. 40 is part of the architectural ensemble of Pekarska Street, where Secession-style buildings, constructed in the early 20th century, predominate.
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In 2021, Pekarska Street was reconstructed under the “street for all” concept, providing a comfortable space for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.
What is here now?
Currently, the building at 40 Pekarska Street is residential. The ground floor houses several private offices and shops.
References
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Ilko Lemko, V. Mykhalyk, H. Behliarov. 1243 Streets of Lviv (1939–2009). — Lviv: Apriori, 2009.
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Architecture of Lviv: Time and Styles. — Lviv: Center of Europe, 2008.
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Interesting Facts about Pekarska Street in Lviv — Zaxid.net.