Residential House of Mykhailo Makovych, Head of the Chamber of Crafts

Formation of the Street

Drukarska Street is located in the historical center of Lviv, connecting Rynok Square with Danylo Halytskyi Square. In the late 16th century, it was known as “Road behind the Deer” due to the “Under the Deer” house at the corner of Rynok Square. Later, it was called Armenian Side Street and Armenian Cross Street. In 1871, it was renamed Grodzitsky Street in honor of two Polish military figures. In 1949, to commemorate the 375th anniversary of Ukrainian printing, it received its current name, Drukarska (“Printing”) Street.​

Until 1861, the street was a dead end, blocked by the Augustynowicz family’s building. After its demolition, the street was extended to Virmenska Street. The architectural ensemble of Drukarska Street predominantly features Baroque and Classicism styles.​

Builders and Styles

The four-story tenement house at Drukarska Street, 11, was constructed in 1912 by builder Mykhailo Makovych, who also owned the property. Makovych was a Ukrainian architect known for his 1898 project of the first monument to Taras Shevchenko in Lviv. The building exemplifies the Art Nouveau style, with Gothic elements in the window and door frames, a low attic, and a corner dome. A notable feature is the statue of St. Michael on the third floor, symbolizing the patron of the owner.​

Who Was the Owner?

Mykhailo Makovych, a Ukrainian builder and architect, owned and constructed the building in 1912. He was also involved in various architectural projects in Lviv, including serving on the jury for the 1912 competition to build the Craftsmen’s Association building.​

What Does the Building Look Like?

The building stands on a narrow plot adjacent to the former northern line of city fortifications. Its architecture displays a mix of styles, with Gothic-inspired window and door frames on the ground floor, a prominent bay window extending over three floors, and a corner dome accentuating the street intersection. The facade features a niche with a statue of St. Michael, under a Gothic canopy, with the inscription “1914 M. Makowicz B. M.”​

Interesting Facts

• In 1913, the building housed the Society of Small Traders and Jewish Merchants.

• Notable residents included actress Stefania Wołoszyn, restaurant owner Adolf Stern, and merchant Solomon Bardach.

• The building is listed as a local architectural monument (protection number 908-M).​

What Is There Now?

Currently, the building serves as a residential property, with commercial premises on the ground floor. It retains its early 20th-century Art Nouveau character, with minimal alterations to its original architectural details.

Bibliography

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4. History of Lviv: Urban Structure. — Lviv, 2015.

5. Heritage and Architecture of Lviv. — Lviv: Apriori, 2014.