Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Bybrannen
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City Fire
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Bybrannen / City Fire Marker
Den store
Bybrannen
14. april 1858
ødela 41 gårder mellom
Skippergaten og Kongens gate
Dette hus ble reist 1859
Arkitekter
Wilh. von Hanno
H. E. Schirmer
(English translation:)
The big city fire of April 14, 1858, destroyed 41 properties between Skippergaten and Kongens gate. This building was built in 1859. Architects Wilh. Von Hanno and H.E. Schirmer.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1858.
Location. 59° 54.712′ N, 10° 44.778′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is on Karl Johans gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Karl Johans gate 12, Oslo 0154, Norway. Touch for directions.
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: Elise Sem (a few steps from this marker); Brannvakten / Fire Watch (within shouting distance of this marker); Jernrosene / Iron Roses
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Also see . . .
1. 1858 Christiania Fire (Wikipedia).
Overview: The 1858 Christiania fire, starting on 14 April 1858, severely destroyed several city blocks near Stortorvet in Christiania, Norway. 41 buildings were destroyed, and about 1,000 people lost their homes.(Submitted on July 3, 2023.)
2. Oslo's Burning Past - A History of Fires and Urbanization in Oslo, Norway (YouTube, 10 min.). A well-made short video describing Oslo’s fires and their influence on the development of the city. The section covering the 1858 fire is not until 7:20, but it is worth watching the video in its entirety. (Submitted on July 3, 2023.)
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
2. Bybrannen / City Fire Marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
3. Bybrannen / City Fire Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
