Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Kvinnehuset
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The Women’s House
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Kvinnehuset / The Women’s House Marker
Kvinnehuset
1975-89
Etablert av den feministiske
kvinnebevegelsen
kvinnefrigjøring og aksjoner
planlagt her, bl.a. for fri abort,
krisesentre, 6-timers dag,
mot vold, porno og prostitusjon
stor kvinnepolitisk bredde
kulturaktiviteter
trykkeri og kafé
Established by the feminist women's movement - women's liberation and actions were planned here, amongst others: for unrestricted abortion, crisis shelters, a 6-hour day, against violence, pornography and prostitution; greater women's political broadening and cultural activities, printing office and a cafe.
Erected 2020 by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Sparebankstiftelsen DNB.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list.
Location. 59° 54.514′ N, 10° 44.761′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is at the intersection of Rådhusgata and Skippergata, on the left when traveling west on Rådhusgata.
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rådhusgata 5 (within shouting distance of this marker); Aftenposten / The Evening Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Dronningens Gate 10 : Aftenposten / The Evening Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Magistratgaarden / Magistrate’s Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Henrik Wergeland (1808-45) (about 90 meters away); Byens Andre Rådhus / The City’s Second Town Hall (about 90 meters away); Hotel Du Nord (about 120 meters away); Niels Wulfsberg (1755-1852) (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Kvinnehuset i Oslo (Wikipedia, in Norwegian).
Excerpt (in translation): Kvinnehuset in Oslo opened in 1975 and closed in 1989. During this(Submitted on June 28, 2023.)period, Kvinnehuset was a gathering place for women associated with various political groups. In addition, it housed the Women's House Bread and Roses, the Women's Workshop SFINXA, Legal Advice for Women (JURK) and the Lesbian Movement.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 20232. Kvinnehuset / The Women’s House Marker - wide view
The women's house was located in Rådhusgata 2. They rented the premises from Oslo municipality. In the 1980s, businessman Olav Thon became the owner of Rådhusgata 2 and the lease agreement Kvinnehuset had with Oslo municipality ended. In 1989, Kvinnehuset had to close.
Additional keywords. blå skilt
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
