House of Frenkel

Formation of the Street

Dmytro Dontsov Street is located in the Lychakivskyi district of Lviv, near the historical center. It was laid out in 1913 under the name Hlynanska Street, after the town of Hlyniany. In 1933, it was renamed in honor of Polish political figure Tadeusz Hołówko. During the German occupation, the street was named Ridna Shkola-Gasse. In July 1944, the name Hołówko was restored, and in December of the same year, it was changed to honor Soviet commander Hryhoriy Kotovsky. The current name, Dmytro Dontsov Street, was adopted in 1992 in honor of the Ukrainian political figure and ideologist of nationalism.

The street’s development took place mainly in the first half of the 20th century. Most buildings were constructed in the Viennese Secession style, many of which are listed as local heritage sites.

Architects and Styles

Building No. 10 on Dontsov Street was constructed between 1906 and 1908 by the Ivan Levynsky firm. Its architecture reflects the Art Nouveau style, with elements of the Zakopane style and Hutsul decorative motifs. In 1934, a third floor was added.

Who Was the Owner?

Historical data on the original owners of Building No. 10 is limited. During the interwar period, the building was likely used as a residential structure with commercial spaces on the ground floor. During the Soviet era, it may have housed state institutions or apartments. Today, the building contains residential units and offices.

What Does the Building Look Like?

The building has three floors with a symmetrical façade. The façade is decorated with ornamental elements characteristic of the Secession style, including plant motifs. The windows feature decorative moldings, and the balconies are enclosed with wrought iron railings. The light-colored façade gives the building an elegant appearance.

Interesting Facts

Building No. 10 is part of a group of townhouses built by the Ivan Levynsky firm, forming a closed courtyard ensemble (cour d’honneur).
Its architecture combines Art Nouveau elements with Hutsul motifs, a signature of Levynsky’s stylistic approach.

What Is There Now?

Today, Building No. 10 serves both residential and commercial purposes. Offices are located on the ground floor, while the upper floors house residential apartments.

Bibliography

1. Architecture of Lviv: Time and Styles. XIII–XXI centuries / Ed. by M. Bevz, Yu. Biryulov et al. — Lviv: Center of Europe, 2008. — 720 p.

2. Biryulov, Yu. Lviv: Architecture of the Late 19th – Early 20th Century. — Lviv: Center of Europe, 2010. — 240 p.

3. Lemko, I., Mykhalyk, V. 1243 Streets of Lviv (1939–2009). — Lviv: Apriori, 2009. — pp. 72–74.

4. Lewicki, J. Between Tradition and Modernity: Architecture of Lviv 1893–1918. — Warsaw: Neriton, 2005.

5. Address Book of the Royal Capital City of Lviv, 1932. — Lviv: Mutual Aid Society Publishing, 1932.