Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Niels Wulfsberg (1755-1852)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Niels Wulfsberg (1755-1852) Marker
Prest og pressemann
Drev trykkeri og bokhandel i dette hus 1805-15
Grunnla Selskabet for Christiania Byes Vel 1811 Morgenbladet 1819
Priest and journalist, ran a printing house and bookstore in this building, 1805-15. Founded the Selskabet for Christiania Byes Vel (“ Society for the Welfare of Christiana”), 1811, and the Morgenbladet (“Morning Newspaper”), 1819.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1811.
Location. 59° 54.541′ N, 10° 44.648′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is on Rådhusgata west of Dronningens gate when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rådhusgata 10, Oslo 0153, 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
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More about this marker. The marker is on the south side of Rådhusgata, between Dronningens gate and Kirkegata.
Also see . . .
1. Niels Wulfsberg (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel).
On the founding of the society that places these blue plaques (in translation): On 29 May 1811, in the cathedral school's auditorium at Dronningens gate 15, Wulfsberg and 73 citizens founded the Sogne Commission for Christiania Bye, Opsloe og Forstæderne - also called the Selskabet For Christiana Byes Vel (“Society for the Welfare of Christiana”). He was the initiator and first chairman...
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
2. Niels Wulfsberg (1755-1852) Marker - wide view
2. Selskabet for Oslo Byes Vel (Wikipedia).
Somewhat similar to American organizations such as the Lions Club or the Rotarians, Selskabet for Oslo Byes Vel has a long history of initiatives for the public good, specifically: Its first urban political cause was the establishment of a university in Christiania (now Oslo). A university was opened on 2 September the same year, named Det Kongelige Frederiks Universitet (Royal Frederick University)…In 1819, Oslo's first public park was opened thanks to the association's initiative. In the following years, Christiania Byes Vel advocated political reforms such as water purification and the construction of green valleys along the city's approach roads. Poet Henrik Wergeland joined the association in 1838, which started printing his enlightenment letter For Arbeidsklassen ("For the Working Class")… Oslo Byes Vel celebrated its 150-years anniversary in 1961, and donated the sculpture Dynamikk by Arnold Haukeland to the city. In 1982, the association was awarded the Oslo City art award for its contributions to architecture in the city. The third edition of Oslo byleksikon ("Oslo City Encyclopedia") was published in 1987… In 1989, Oslo Byes Vel handed out the honorary award "Bypatrioten" for the first(Submitted on July 4, 2023.)time... The following year, the association launched its blue plaque programme for protected buildings. In 2001, a guide to the 250 plaques was published by the association…Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 20233. Niels Wulfsberg (1755-1852) Marker - wider view
Additional keywords. blå skilt
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
