Formation of the Street
Smal-Stotsky Street is located in the Frankivskyi District of Lviv. Until 1992, it was named Belinsky Street, after the Russian literary critic. In 1992, the street was renamed in honor of Stepan Smal-Stotsky, a Ukrainian linguist, ethnographer, and public figure. The street runs parallel to Horodotska and Heroiv UPA streets, forming a residential and commercial area near the Pryvokzalny Market and the “Skrynia” shopping center.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 24 on Smal-Stotsky Street was constructed in 1909 based on the design by architect Maurycy Zylbersztein. The architecture of the building combines elements of Art Nouveau with functional features characteristic of the early 20th century. The facade is adorned with decorative elements that give the building a distinctive appearance.
Who Was the Owner?
Originally, the building was privately owned. In the interwar period, it housed Mann’s kitchenware store and Klein’s hairdressing salon. During the Soviet era, 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 three stories high with a symmetrical facade characteristic of early 20th-century architecture. The facade features minimalistic elements, large windows, and balconies. The decoration is minimal, without excessive decorative details.
Interesting Facts
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In the interwar period, the building housed Mann’s kitchenware store and Klein’s hairdressing salon.
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The building is listed as a local architectural monument under protection number 2215-m.
What’s Here Now?
Currently, the building serves as a residential property. The ground floor houses commercial premises, including the “Halyavyna” café-bar and grocery stores “Sofia” and “Lypnevyi”.
References
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Fedkovych Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia
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Jewish Architects of Lviv — Myshtetl