Formation of the Street
Piskova Street is located in the Lychakivskyi district of Lviv. It was established before 1871 and was initially named Lonszanivka, as it led to the estate of merchant François Longchamp de Berier. In 1871, the street was renamed Piskova due to the presence of sand quarries on the slopes of the Znesinnia Hills, the sand from which was used for construction and household needs. During the German occupation in 1943, the street was renamed Sandberggasse, but in July 1944, the previous name—Piskova—was restored. In 2019, a major renovation of the street was completed, during which engineering networks were replaced and new road surfaces were installed.
Information about the Building at 5 Piskova Street
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building at 5 Piskova Street is a three-story tenement house featuring characteristic functionalist elements: simple geometric forms, absence of decorative elements, and functional planning. The facade is adorned in a restrained style, with large windows and balconies.
Interesting Facts
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In 1930–1936, the renowned sculptor Serhiy Lytvynenko worked on Piskova Street.
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In buildings No. 15 and 15a, since 1912, the Free Academy of Arts operated, where Ivan Trush and Oleksa Novakivskyi taught.
What Is Here Now?
As of today, the building at 5 Piskova Street remains residential. It is part of Lviv’s historical development and preserves the city’s architectural heritage.
Literature
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“Architecture of Lviv: Time and Styles. XIII–XXI centuries” / M. Bevz, Yu. Biryulov et al. — Lviv: Center of Europe, 2008.
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“Encyclopedia of Lviv” / Edited by A. Kozytskyi and I. Pidkova. — Lviv: Lytopys, 2007–2010.