Street Formation
Mykola Lysenko Street is located in the Lychakivskyi district of Lviv. Its history dates back to the mid-19th century when it was known as Striletska Street due to the presence of a city shooting range. Later, it was renamed Kurkova Street in honor of the Kurkowe shooting society. During the German occupation, it was called Ungarnstrasse (Hungarian Street). In 1945, the street received its current name in honor of the prominent Ukrainian composer Mykola Lysenko.
The street’s architecture features various styles, including classicism, secession, and constructivism.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 28 on Lysenko Street is a typical rental townhouse from the late 19th to early 20th century. Although the exact construction date and architect are currently unknown, the building exhibits characteristic features of the secession style, including decorative facade elements and wrought-iron balconies.
Who Was the Owner?
According to the 1909 Lviv address book, the owner of building No. 28 was Stanisław Sowik. During the interwar period, the building likely remained in private ownership. After World War II and the establishment of Soviet authority, the building was nationalized and used as a residential property. Currently, the building is municipally owned with privatized apartments.
What Does the Building Look Like?
Building No. 28 is a four-story townhouse with an attic floor. The facade is adorned with stucco and wrought-iron balconies, characteristic of the secession style.
What’s There Now?
Currently, building No. 28 on Lysenko Street serves as a residential property.
References
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Lysenko Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia
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Lviv m Lysenko Street — Pradidivska Slava