Street Formation
Hlinky Street is located within the historical Lychakiv district, east of Lviv’s city center. Once considered one of the most prestigious areas of the city, it is set in a picturesque, green environment on the northern slope of the Vulecki Hills. The street was developed in the first half of the 20th century with villas — first in the Neo-Gothic style (buildings No. 1a, 5, 7), and later, in the 1930s, in the functionalist style.
In 1913, the street was named after the Polish noble Herburt family. During the German occupation in 1943–1944, it was called Maienstrasse (May Street), and in 1945 it received its current name in honor of the Russian composer Mikhail Glinka (1804–1857). Today, it is officially named Halytska Army Street.
Architects and Style
The house at 1a Hlinky Street was built in 1903–1904 based on a design by architect Artur Schleyen. It was constructed as a private villa for Dr. Jan Dylewski, a member of the Lviv City Council and a public figure. The villa is a vivid example of Neo-Gothic architecture, enriched with modern structural solutions typical of the early 20th century.
Who Was the Owner?
Until 1924, the villa remained in the ownership of Jan Dylewski. After his death, it was inherited by Janina Dylewska, who remained the owner at least until 1935.
What Did the House Look Like?
On May 6, 1903, the Lviv magistrate approved the design for the villa developed by Artur Schleyen. According to archival records, construction was completed on June 24 of the following year (DALO 2/1/2257). The project envisioned a two-story villa in a vivid Neo-Gothic style. In 1904, a stable was also built to the south of the plot; its design was approved on June 14, and by June 24 the magistrate confirmed its completion.
Interesting Facts
On the eve of World War II, the villa housed the Private Humanities Gymnasium named after Henryk Jordan. In 1939, architect Jan Jarosz prepared a redesign of the building to adapt it to the school’s needs. In the postwar period, it became Secondary School No. 2. Today, it houses the Lviv Children’s Art School named after Oleksa Novakivskyi.
What Is There Now?
Today, the building is home to the Oleksa Novakivskyi Children’s Art School.
Sources:
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5 Hlinky Street – Residential Building (former villa) – Lviv Interactive Project
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Artur Schleyen – The Jewish Historical Institute
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Villa of Jan Dylewski (1904; 1a Hlinky Street) – Lviv Architecture Facebook page
