Formation of the Street
Shota Rustaveli Street is located in the Halytskyi District of Lviv. Until 1944, it was known as Yablonowskich Street, named after Polish Crown Hetman Stanisław Jabłonowski. In 1944, the street was renamed in honor of Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli. The street’s architecture features styles such as classicism, Viennese Secession, and constructivism.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 42 was constructed in 1908, designed by architect Tadeusz Obmiński in the Secession style. The construction was carried out by the architectural bureau of Ivan Levynskyi. The building is listed in the Register of Local Architectural Monuments under protection number 266-m.
Who Was the Owner?
Originally, the building belonged to Sofia Mrozowicka. During the Soviet period, the building became state property and was used as residential housing. Currently, the building is residential, with privatized apartments.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building is four stories high with a symmetrical facade characteristic of the Secession style. The facade features decorative elements, large windows, and balconies. In 2019, the wooden gate of the building was restored as part of a co-financing program for the restoration of historic doors and gates between the Lviv City Council and residents.
Interesting Facts
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Belarusian writer Alojza Ciołka (1876–1916) lived in building No. 42 during her stay in Lviv.
What’s Here Now?
Currently, the building serves as a residential property. The ground floor houses commercial premises, including offices and shops.
References
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Shota Rustaveli Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia
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Lviv Shota Rustaveli Street Residential Building (No. 42) — Pradidivska Slava
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In Lviv, a historic gate on Shota Rustaveli Street was restored — tvoemisto.tv