Street formation
Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street in Lviv is one of the city’s central streets, located in the Halytskyi District. It connects Shevchenka Avenue with Ivana Franka and Drahomanova Streets, forming part of the historic center of Lviv.
The formation of Hrushevskoho Street began in the mid-19th century. In 1844, it was known as St. Nicholas Road, as it ran past the church of the same name. In 1851, it was renamed Akademichna (Academic) or New University Street due to the relocation of Lviv University buildings here after the fire of 1848 on Teatralna Street. In 1871, the street once again received the name St. Nicholas Street. During the German occupation beginning in September 1941, it was renamed Nikolausstrasse. In the postwar period, the pre-war name was briefly restored, but in 1945 the street was renamed after Soviet official Alexander Shcherbakov. In 1990, it was renamed again in honor of Mykhailo Hrushevskyi — a Ukrainian historian, public figure, and Head of the Central Rada of the Ukrainian People’s Republic.
The street’s development is characterized mainly by buildings in the styles of Classicism and Historicism. One of the most notable buildings is located at 4 Hrushevskoho Street — originally a Jesuit boarding school, later a university building, and now home to the Faculty of Biology of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. The building was constructed in the 18th century and rebuilt in 1842 according to a design by architect Fidelis Stadler.
Other buildings on the street also have historical and architectural value, reflecting various stages of the city’s development.
Today, Hrushevskoho Street retains its historical character and remains an important part of Lviv’s urban environment. It functions not only as a traffic artery but also as a cultural space that hosts educational institutions, residential buildings, and commercial establishments.
Architects and styles
Building No. 10 on Hrushevskoho Street is a three-story residential townhouse constructed in the late 19th to early 20th century. The façade features elements of the Secession style, including stucco and decorative window surrounds. During the interwar period, the building housed “Zemianska” Café owned by Schreyer.
What’s there now?
As of 2025, the building remains in residential use.