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

Andreas Tofte

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

1. Andreas Tofte Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Byens
første ordfører 1837

Andreas Tofte
1793-1851

Bodde og drev forretning
1824-48 i denne bygning
Oppført på 1600-tallet
om- og påbygd 1816
Restaurert 1990

(English translation:)

The city's first mayor - 1837 - Andreas Tofte (1793-1851), lived and did business in this building, 1824-48. Built in the 17th century, rebuilt and extended 1816, restored 1990.

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 1837.

Location. 59° 54.679′ N, 10° 44.606′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. Marker is on Prinsens gate, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Prinsens gate 18, Oslo 0152, Norway. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Telegraf Bygningen / Telegraph Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Tollbodgaten 19 (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Oratoriekoret Cæciliaforeningen / The Cecilia Society Chorus (within shouting distance of this marker); Collettgården / Collett Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Christian Holtermann Knudsen (1845-1929) (about 120 meters away); Bergans (about 150 meters away); Koppgården / Kopp Building (about 150 meters away); Bybrannen / City Fire (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.

Also see . . . Andreas Tofte (Wikipedia).

Overview: Andreas Tofte (28 March 1795 – 27 September 1852) was a Norwegian businessperson, elected official and philanthropist. He served as the first Mayor of Oslo, Norway.

(Submitted on June 28, 2023.)

Andreas Tofte Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

2. Andreas Tofte Marker - wide view

Andreas Tofte Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

3. Andreas Tofte Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.