Formation of the Street
General Myron Tarnavsky Street is located in the Lychakivskyi district of Lviv. It received its current name in 1992 in honor of Myron Tarnavsky, the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Galician Army. Previously, the street had various names, including Hetman Tarnowski Street (1907–1943), Heinrich von Treitschke Street (1943–1944), and Kutuzov Street (1944–1992). The street’s development features residential buildings constructed in the early 20th century in the styles of Secession and Modernism.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 26 was constructed in 1911–1912, designed by architect Petro Tarnavetsky, who was also its owner. The building is executed in the rational Secession style with elements of Neo-Baroque. The facade is adorned with characteristic stucco and wrought iron decorations, including grapevines, earning the building the informal name “house with grapevines.” Original decorative elements have been preserved in the vestibule and staircase. The building is a local architectural monument (protection number 1291-M).
Who Was the Owner?
Initially, the building belonged to architect Petro Tarnavetsky, who not only designed but also resided in it. From 1912 to 1932, the building also housed Tarnavetsky’s architectural firm. After 1932, the owner became Stanislav Deiches. 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 three stories high with a symmetrical facade characteristic of the Secession style. The facade features decorative elements, large windows, and balconies. In the 1980s, artists Valeriy Hnatenko and Volodymyr Bohuslavsky painted the cross vault of the vestibule, and Yuriy Rodzevych, commissioned by the aviators’ club, created artwork in the basement, which then housed the club.
Interesting Facts
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Building No. 26 was both the residence and workplace of architect Petro Tarnavetsky, a rare example in Lviv’s architectural practice.
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Due to its distinctive stucco and wrought iron decor on the facade, vestibule, and staircase, the building earned the informal name “house with grapevines.”
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In the 1980s, artists Valeriy Hnatenko and Volodymyr Bohuslavsky painted the cross vault of the vestibule, and Yuriy Rodzevych, commissioned by the aviators’ club, created artwork in the basement, which then housed the club.
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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Tarnavskogo St. 26 – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv
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Tarnavskogo Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia