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Forgotten Galicia

Forgotten Galicia

Remnants of the past found in Lviv, Galicia & the former Austrian Empire

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Historical Manhole Covers and Storm Drains in Ivano-Frankivsk

February 24, 2019

Ivano-Frankivsk, formerly known as Stanisławów, was one of the largest cities in Galicia, and so it is no wonder that many relics of its prewar past can still be found in the urban landscape. In particular, quite a few manhole covers and storm drains still serve the city’s infrastructure.  From […]

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April 12, 2018

Lost in a Sea of Cobblestones: Lviv’s Historical Manhole Covers & Storm Drains

To find traces of Lviv’s prewar past, one must not forget to look down from time to time. Indeed, below our feet are hiding hundreds of manhole and utility covers, which have been serving the city’s infrastructure since before the war. These Austrian- and Polish-era cast iron plates cover buried […]

July 14, 2015

Storm Drains and Manhole Covers in Vienna

In Vienna, at almost every step there is an old manhole cover or storm drain. Fortunately, most include a date along with the manufacturer’s mark, and this is true even for modern ones. Below are square storm drains ranging from 1896 to 1957, posted in chronological order.  

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Now & Then: The Tobiasz Aszkenazy Vocational Semin Now & Then: The Tobiasz Aszkenazy Vocational Seminary for Jewish Pupils run by the Jakób Herman Foundation at 10 Młynarska Street, Lwów (today 10 Lemkivska, Lviv). Built in 1907-1908, designed by Michał Fechter. Historical photo from before 1914.

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Door detail #doorsoflviv #doorsofinstagram #doors Door detail

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The stairwell in Ivan Dolynskyi’s villa. Built b The stairwell in Ivan Dolynskyi’s villa. Built by Ukrainian architect Ivan Dolynskyi (1852-1916) in 1899 in Picturesque style, the villa served as a residence for his family, housed his office, and was also rented out to tenants. Currently, it functions as a multi-apartment residential building.

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An atlas (aka atlante or atlantid) - a sculpted ma An atlas (aka atlante or atlantid) - a sculpted male figure serving as an architectural support in place of a plain column, pillar, or pilaster.

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Blooming cherry blossoms framing one of the most b Blooming cherry blossoms framing one of the most beautiful Secessionist buildings in Lviv 🌸🌸🌸

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Before (2010) & after (2025) 🙁 #houseportrait Before (2010) & after (2025) 🙁

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