Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Brødrene Hals’ Pianofortefabrik
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Hals Brothers Piano Factory
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2023
1. Brødrene Hals’ Pianofortefabrik / Hals Brothers Piano Factory Marker
Her lå 1856-1925
Brødrene Hals'
Pianofortefabrik
Brødrene Hals' konsertsal
innviet 1880
Lokale for Chat Noir 1919-27
Kringkastningsselskapet
- senere NRK -
startet i bakgården 1925
Revet 1930
This was the location from 1856 to 1925 of Brothers Hals' Pianoforte factory. Brødrene Hals' concert hall inaugurated 1880. Premises for Chat Noir 1919-27. The Broadcasting Company - later the NRK (Norsk Rikskringkasting AS, lit. 'Norwegian National Broadcasting AS') - started from the back of the building in 1925. Demolished 1930.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 59° 54.858′ N, 10° 43.987′
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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: Hotel Continental (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruseløkken (within shouting distance of this marker); Ære og Fortvilelse 1857-1864 / Honour and Despair, 1857-1864 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); «Tivoliporten» / Tivoli Gate (about 90 meters away); Frivillig Eksil / Voluntary Exile (about 120 meters away); Lærearene / Learning the Craft, 1850-1857 (about 120 meters away); Regnbueplassen / Rainbow Square (about 180 meters away); Johan Svendsen (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Brødrene Hals’ Pianofortefabrik (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, in Norwegian).
Excerpt (in translation): Karl Hals was born in 1822 into an old officer's family. He would have preferred to become a musician, but he and his brother Petter decided to learn carpentry. Later they both traveled abroad to further their education as piano builders, and in 1849 the factory was a reality.(Submitted on July 7, 2023.)
Petter died early, and Karl continued alone. His life has left a deep mark on the city's craft life and music life, especially by building his long-awaited concert hall with500 seats. The hall was decorated by Wilhelm Krogh. It was the venue for the Chat Noir Theater 1919-27 and then for one year for the Theater Balkonen.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 20232. Brødrene Hals’ Pianofortefabrik / Hals Brothers Piano Factory Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
Kringkastingsselskapet A/S had a studio and control room in the building from 1925. The building was demolished in 1930, and the Hotel Continental was built on the property in 1932.
Additional keywords. blå skilt
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
