Formation of the Street
Yuriy Fedkovych Street in Lviv was formed in the late 19th to early 20th century in an area that was traditionally part of the city’s outskirts. Originally, the so-called Cemetery Road passed through this site, leading to the Horodotskyi Cemetery. After the cemetery was closed in 1885 and with further active urbanization, the area became part of the new city district—Novyi Svit. At that time, the large private estate was parceled out for the construction of multi-apartment buildings and city villas.
In the early 20th century, residential buildings were constructed here in the popular styles of Secession and historicism. In 1885, the street was named in honor of the Sheptytsky family, and in the 1930s it was renamed for Ukrainian writer Yuriy Fedkovych, emphasizing the national and cultural character of the neighborhood.
The street became an important part of the development of Novyi Svit, which quickly grew into one of the most modern residential areas of Lviv. During the first half of the 20th century, housing was built here for the middle class, civil servants, and intellectuals. The area retained the atmosphere of a typical Lviv suburb, with small shops, craft workshops, cafes, and green courtyards.
Today, Yuriy Fedkovych Street still has a clearly expressed historical and urban character, combining architectural landmarks and elements of modern infrastructure.
Architects and Styles
Building No. 24 on Fedkovych Street was constructed in 1909 based on the design by architect Maurycy Zylbersztein. The building’s architecture is a vivid example of Lviv Secession: the façade features decorative stucco motifs, asymmetrical placement of windows and balconies, and plant elements typical for the early 20th century.
Ownership
Historical information on the original owners of building No. 24 is limited. In the interwar period, the building housed Mann’s kitchenware store and Klein’s hairdressing salon. In Soviet times, a grocery store operated on the ground floor. Today, the building contains the Halyavyna café-bar and the Sofiya and Lypnevyy grocery stores.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building has three stories. The façade is decorated in the Secession style, with stucco plant motifs, asymmetrical windows, and balconies with wrought-iron railings. Light tones and decorative elements give the building the elegance typical of Lviv architecture of the early 20th century.
Interesting Facts
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The building was constructed during the active development of the Novyi Svit district at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Architect Maurycy Zylbersztein also designed the neighboring building No. 26 on the same street.
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The building is part of Lviv’s historical area and is protected as a local architectural monument.
What Is There Now?
Today, building No. 24 serves both residential and commercial purposes. The ground floor houses the Halyavyna café-bar and shops, while the upper floors are occupied by apartments.