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. 26 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 Lieberman’s watchmaking workshop and Bigelizer’s restaurant. 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 Lieberman’s watchmaking workshop and Bigelizer’s restaurant.
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In the 1950s, it accommodated a shoe repair workshop, and from the 1960s, it housed the “Haberdashery” and “Knitwear” stores.
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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 a pharmacy. The premises of the former stores remain vacant.
References
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Fedkovych Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia
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Villa of Bruno Bauer. Unknown Lviv — Photographs of Old Lviv
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A 19th-century medical center will be restored in Lviv — ZAXID.NET