A 1960 color postcard depicting Turgenev Street (now Heroiv UPA Street) in Lviv, showcasing post-war Soviet residential architecture.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a multi-story residential building in the Soviet neoclassical style. The facade features rustication, pilasters, balustrades, and deep loggias with columns. In front of the building is a lawn with young tree saplings and a pedestrian sidewalk under a cloudy sky.
Historical note
Turgenev Street (renamed Heroiv UPA Street in 2012) saw active construction of multi-story residential buildings in the 1950s. The featured building is a typical example of Stalinist architecture built for workers of local enterprises or military personnel.
Present day
Today, the building retains its residential function and historical appearance, serving as an important element of the architectural ensemble of Heroiv UPA Street. The surrounding area is landscaped, and the trees planted in 1960 have grown into dense greenery.
Location (map)
Address: 76 Heroiv UPA St, Lviv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.829871, 23.997282
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the residential building at 76 Heroiv UPA Street (former Turgenev Street) in Lviv..
Questions and answers
- What is the modern name of Turgenev Street in Lviv? Since 2012, Turgenev Street has been renamed Heroiv UPA Street.
- In what architectural style was the building on the postcard constructed? The building was constructed in the Soviet neoclassical (Stalinist) style.
- Who were these residential buildings built for in the 1950s? These residential buildings were constructed for workers of local enterprises or military personnel.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Lviv from 1960.
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