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

Tollboden / Customs House

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

1. Tollboden / Customs House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Oppført 1896
i nyrenessanse
Byens femte tollbod på samme sted
Arkitekt Adolf Schirmer

(English translation:)

Built in 1896 in Neo-Renaissance style. The city’s fifth customs house in the same location. Architect Adolf Schirmer.

Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 59° 54.552′ N, 10° 44.985′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. Marker is at the intersection of Langkaia and Tollbugata, on the left when traveling north on Langkaia. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Tollbugata 1 A, Oslo 0152, Norway. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oslo Børs / Oslo Stock Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Treschow Gården / Treschow Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Østbanestasjonen / Eastern Rail Station

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(about 210 meters away); Kvinnehuset / The Women’s House (about 210 meters away); Kanonkule / Cannonball (about 240 meters away); Norges Storting / The Norwegian Parliament (about 240 meters away); Aftenposten / The Evening Post (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Dronningens Gate 10 : Aftenposten / The Evening Post (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.

Also see . . . Tollboden (Oslo) (Lokalhistoriewiki.no, in Norwegian). Short article on the series of customs buildings at the site. With several pictures. (Submitted on August 13, 2023.)

Tollboden / Customs House Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

2. Tollboden / Customs House Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.