Formation of the Street
Stryiska Street is one of the main and longest avenues in Lviv, starting at Ivana Franka Street and extending to the southern outskirts of the city, crossing the Frankivskyi and Sykhivskyi districts. Its history dates back to the 17th century when it functioned as the Stryi Road — a route leading to the town of Stryi. In the 19th century, an imperial stone-paved road was built along this path, spurring the development of adjacent areas.
From the late 19th century, the street saw rapid development, with villas, institutions, and public buildings appearing. In 1906, the Cadet Corps was opened, which later became a major military training center. In the 1930s, Stryiska Street was also part of the racing route for the “Grand Prix of Lviv.” During the postwar period, large-scale residential and infrastructural development continued along the street.
About the Building
Builders and Styles
The house at 6 Stryiska Street was constructed in 1905–1906 according to the design by architect A. Bohokhvalskyi. It is a typical example of an early 20th-century rental house built in a rational Art Nouveau style with Neo-Renaissance elements. The facade features minimalistic ornamentation, symmetrical windows, and stone and stucco detailing.
Who Was the Owner?
At the time of construction, the building likely belonged to a private developer intending to lease apartments.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The house is a three-story structure with a symmetrical light-toned facade. It has rectangular windows with pilasters, wrought-iron balconies, and preserved original Art Nouveau details around the entrance and cornices.
Interesting Facts
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The building’s architect, A. Bohokhvalskyi, was active in Lviv at the turn of the 20th century and left behind numerous Modernist buildings.
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Its proximity to major transit developments suggests it was part of a broader urban residential expansion.
What Is Here Now?
The building currently serves as a multi-apartment residential house. Ground-floor units host commercial entities.
Bibliography
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Stryiska Street (Lviv) – Wikipedia
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Center for Urban History of East Central Europe – Building Archive
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Interactive map of Lviv – modernism.lvivcenter.org