Street Formation
Ivan Franko Street in Lviv has a rich history and complex toponymy. In its current form, it was established in 1950 by merging several streets: Chervonoarmiyska (formerly Panska), Chernyshevskoho (Zyblikiewicza), Timiryazeva (St. Sophia), and Franko Street itself (formerly Poninskiego). At the end of the 19th century, the Sofiyivka district, through which the street passes, began to be actively developed with villas, giving the street the character of a prestigious residential area.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 89 on Ivan Franko Street was constructed in 1905–1906 based on the design by architect A. Bohokhvalskyi. The building is executed in the decorative Secession style, characteristic of Lviv architecture at the beginning of the 20th century.
Who is the Owner?
In 2021, the non-residential premises on the first floor of the building were sold by the Lviv City Council for UAH 5.2 million. The buyer was the private enterprise “Prestige Service,” whose director and owner is Ihor Tsilnyk.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building is a three-story tenement with an attic, its facade adorned with decorative elements characteristic of the Secession style. The first floor houses commercial premises, while the upper floors are occupied by residential apartments.
Interesting Facts
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The building is a local architectural monument.
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During the Soviet period, a bakery operated in the building, later named “Ekolan”.
What Is Here Now?
Currently, the building continues to house commercial premises on the first floor, including a grocery store. The upper floors are used as residential apartments.
References
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Ivan Franko Street (Lviv) – Wikipedia
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Residential Building (No. 89) – Pradidivska Slava