Formation of the Street
Slovatskoho Street is located in the central part of Lviv, in the Halytskyi district. It emerged in the second half of the 19th century as part of new urban development on the site of former gardens and estates. The street is named after Polish poet Juliusz Słowacki. It is predominantly built up with multi-story tenement houses constructed at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in Art Nouveau and Neoclassical styles.
Builders and Styles
The building at 14 Slovatskoho Street was constructed in 1911–1912, designed by the architectural bureau of Michał Ulam. It is a four-story tenement house representing a modernized version of Neoclassical architecture typical of the pre-war period. The facade features restrained decor, reflecting the transition from Art Nouveau to more rational forms.
Who Was the Owner?
Initially, the plot belonged to the noble Fredro family, and from 1869 to August Szmoniewski. In 1879, it was acquired by Zofia Szydłowska, who built the “Diana Baths” municipal bathhouse. In 1910, Benno and Jetti Weissberg obtained permission to demolish the old building and construct a new tenement house. During the interwar period, the building belonged to the Land Mortgage Bank. As of 2025, the building is owned by the condominium association “Slovatskoho,14,” registered in 2019.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building has four stories with a symmetrical facade adorned with restrained decor. The ground floor features large storefronts for commercial premises. The facade is embellished with stucco and balconies with metal railings. The interior layout includes spacious apartments with high ceilings.
Interesting Facts
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On the site of the current building, the “Diana Baths” municipal bathhouse was constructed in 1879–1880, designed by architect Józef Kajetan Janowski.
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During the interwar period, the ground floor housed Leon Rubinfield’s shop, selling southern fruits and delicacies.
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In the 1950s–1960s, the building accommodated the Regional Committee of DOSAAF and the Regional Radio Club.
What’s Here Now?
Currently, the building serves as a multi-apartment residential house. The ground floor hosts commercial premises, including shops and offices.