A Soviet collectible postcard from 1970 showing the Lviv Hotel building from the avenue (known as 700th Anniversary of Lviv Avenue during the Soviet period).
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures the main multi-story facade of the Lviv Hotel in the style of Soviet modernism. Glass showcases are visible on the ground floor, with rows of rectangular windows above and balcony sections on the side of the building. In front of the hotel is a roadway with a Soviet trolleybus and a blue GAZ-21 Volga passenger car. Pedestrians, decorative shrubs, and street lamps are present along the sidewalks.
Historical note
The Lviv Hotel was built in 1965 according to the design of architects L. Nivina, A. Konsulov, and P. Kont. The building became one of the prominent examples of post-war modernist architecture in the city, reshaping Torhova Square and the beginning of the 700th Anniversary of Lviv Avenue (now Viacheslava Chornovola Avenue).
Present day
Currently, the three-star Lviv Hotel continues to operate. The exterior of the building has undergone changes during modern renovations: the facades were updated, window frames replaced, and the interiors modernized to meet contemporary service standards.
Location (map)
Address: 7 Viacheslava Chornovola Avenue, Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.845826, 24.025345
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Lviv Hotel building on Viacheslava Chornovola Avenue, 7.
Questions and answers
- In what year was the Lviv Hotel building constructed? The construction of the hotel building was completed in 1965.
- Who designed this building? The building was designed by architects L. Nivina, A. Konsulov, and P. Kont.
- What transport is visible in the foreground of the postcard? A trolleybus and a blue GAZ-21 Volga car are visible on the street in front of the hotel.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Lviv from 1970.
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