Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)

Byens Andre Rådhus / The City’s Second Town Hall

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

1. Byens Andre Rådhus / The City’s Second Town Hall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Eldste deler fra 1620-årene
Bolig for stiftamtskriver Johan Garmann 1647
Rådhus 1733-1843
Politistasjon 1745-1963
Christiania Sparebank startet her 1822
Fredet

(English translation:)

Oldest parts from the 1620s
Residence for parish clerk Johan Garmann 1647
Town Hall 1733-1843
Police Station 1745-1963
Christiania Savings Bank started here in 1822
Protected monument

Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1647.

Location. 59° 54.545′ N, 10° 44.673′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. Marker is on Rådhusgata, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rådhusgata 7, Oslo 0151, Norway. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Niels Wulfsberg (1755-1852) (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Magistratgaarden / Magistrate’s Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Rådhusgata 5 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dronningens Gate 10 : Aftenposten / The Evening Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Aftenposten / The Evening Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Du Nord (within shouting distance of this marker); Kvinnehuset / The Women’s House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Krigskolen / Military Academy (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.

Also see . . . Byens andre rådhus (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, in Norwegian). This link leads to the blue plaque page. Finding information for a plaque requires locating it on the provided map and translation. (Submitted on July 8, 2023.)

Byens Andre Rådhus / The City’s Second Town Hall Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

2. Byens Andre Rådhus / The City’s Second Town Hall Marker - wide view

Byens Andre Rådhus / The City’s Second Town Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

3. Byens Andre Rådhus / The City’s Second Town Hall and Marker

The town hall was used as a courtroom, a meeting room for the magistrate, a theater and concert hall and a venue for celebrations. In the basement was a regular prison, in the attic was a prison for debtors. The prison in the basement was dark and wet. Prisoners are said to have even drowned! - Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.