Formation of the Street
Khorvatska Street is located in the historical Klepariv district of Lviv’s Shevchenkivskyi Raion. It was laid out in the early 20th century and was known as Yanivska Side Street until 1913. From 1913 to 1943, it was named Vilnist; during the German occupation, it was Schinderberggasse; and in 1944, it reverted to Vilnist. In 1946, it was renamed Vilna, and in 1993, it received its current name, Khorvatska, in honor of the state of Croatia, which was then striving for independence.
The street’s development features neoclassical and Viennese Secession architectural styles, typical of the early 20th century. Buildings on both sides of the street have linear row development. Development projects for this area were designed in 1912 and later in 1934.
About the Building at 16 Khorvatska St.
Construction and Architecture
The building at 16 Khorvatska Street is a typical example of early 20th-century residential architecture in the Viennese Secession style. The facade features characteristic elements of this style: symmetrical windows, decorative stucco, and balconies with wrought-iron railings. The building has four floors, a high basement, and a mansard roof.
The interiors likely retain authentic elements: terrazzo flooring, wrought-iron stair railings, and transom windows above entrance doors.
Owner
Information about the original owner of the building is currently unavailable in accessible sources. It is likely that the building was constructed as a rental tenement, intended for leasing apartments to middle-class residents.
Current State
Currently, the building serves a residential function. Some apartments have been privatized, and the ground floor may house commercial premises such as shops or offices. The facade has been well preserved, retaining its original architectural elements.
Bibliography
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Ilko Lemko, V. Mykhalyk, H. Behliarov. 1243 Streets of Lviv (1939–2009). — Lviv: Apriori, 2009.
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Melnyk I. V. Streets of Lviv. — Kharkiv: Folio, 2017.