Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Byens Første Rådhus / The First City Hall
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Byens Første Rådhus / The First City Hall Marker
Byens Første Rådhus
1641-1733
Oppført i renessansestil med gavler og tårn
Lokale for høyesterett 1821-46
Restaurant fra 1856
Fredet
The first city hall, 1641-1733. Built in Renaissance style with gables and towers. Premises for the Supreme Court, 1821-46. Restaurant from 1856. Protected monument.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 59° 54.601′ N, 10° 44.401′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. Marker is at the intersection of Rådhusgata and Christiania Torv, on the left when traveling west on Rådhusgata. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nedre Slottsgate 1, Oslo 0157, Norway. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christiania Skolehus (a few steps from this marker); Anatomigården / Anatomy Building
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Byens første rådhus (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel). (Submitted on July 3, 2023.)
2. Gamle rådhus (Wikipedia, in Norwegian).
Overview (in translation): The old town hall on the corner of Nedre Slottsgate and Rådhusgata (Nedre Slottsgate 1) was Christiania's first town hall, built in 1641 . The building is made of rough brick on two floors, with a high salt roof. It is protected.(Submitted on July 3, 2023.)
In the course of time, the building has been changed by remodeling, amongst other things, the old town hall tower was removed in the 1700s. At the same time, the roof over the main wing was converted into a hipped roof, so that the building lost its originalRenaissance gables. They returned during a restoration in the early 20th century. The house was damaged by fire in 1996, but has been repaired by the owner, the municipality of Oslo.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 20232. Byens Første Rådhus / The First City Hall and MarkerBuilt in 1641 by councilor Lauritz Hansen with a contribution from the king. Stately house with tower and stepped gables. Here the magistrate and the courts were given space, and the prison was located in the basement. The building was the city's only large public venue and was used for parties and a theatre. From 1739 it was a private residence. 1785-1803 it belonged to the Masonic Lodge. The Supreme Court had premises here 1821-46. In 1856, the house was sold to a restaurateur, and a restaurant has been run in the building ever since. For a number of years, the Technical Association held its meetings in the building, and it was nicknamed Teknikken. From 1891-1940 the Freemasons (Polestar system) were again the owners. The attic floor was furnished for the Theater Museum in 1981. The building was heavily damaged by fire inside in the spring of 1996 and has since been restored. - Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
