Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Magistratgaarden / Magistrate’s Building
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Magistratgaarden / Magistrate’s Building Marker
Oppført 1647 for rådmann Helge Bertelsen
Lokale for kommunal administrasjon 1843-70
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Built in 1647 for councilor Helge Bertelsen
Premises for municipal administration 1843-70
Listed building
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. 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° 54.551′ N, 10° 44.702′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. Marker is on Dronningens Gate, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dronningens Gate 11, Oslo 0152, Norway. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dronningens Gate 10 : Aftenposten / The Evening Post (a few steps from this marker); Aftenposten / The Evening Post (a few steps from this marker); Rådhusgata 5 (a few steps from this marker); Byens Andre Rådhus / The City’s Second Town Hall
this page online
Also see . . . Magistratgaarden (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel).
Excerpt (in translation): The building was built in 1647 for merchant and councilor Helge Bertelsen.(Submitted on August 18, 2023.)
The state bought the building in 1843 and leased the house facing the street to the municipality, which housed the city's administration here until 1870. Hence the name Magistratgården. In the side and rear building, 11 prison cells were furnished to remedy the lack of space for the police station at Rådhusgaten 7, which was the nearest neighbor around the street corner. During that period, the wall between the building was provided with a gate. In 1871-79 the Deichman Library was located in a back building.
In 1870, the property was bought by wholesaler Øwre, who ran a grain and fish business here.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
2. Magistratgaarden / Magistrate’s Building Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
3. Coat of Arms and Monograms above the gate
In 1754 a coat of arms and monogram was inserted above the gate for the then owners, merchant and court assessor Morten Leuch Elieson and his wife Dorothea Monsen. - SFOBV
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
