Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Brannvakten / Fire Watch
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Brannvakten / Fire Watch Marker
Byens første brannstasjon 1856-1941
Fast brannkorps fra 1861
Arkitekt Chr. Henrik Grosch
Fredet
The city's first fire station 1856-1941
Permanent fire brigade from 1861
Architect Christian Henrik Grosch
Listed monument
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 59° 54.724′ N, 10° 44.791′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. Marker is on Karl Johans gate, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Karl Johans gt 11, Oslo 0154, Norway. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bybrannen / City Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Jernrosene / Iron Roses (within shouting distance of this marker); Koppgården / Kopp Building (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
Also see . . . Brannvakten (Oslo) (lokalhistoriewiki.no).
Excerpt (in translation): … It was the city's first fire station; previously, more or less random premises had been used, and there had been no permanently manned station. The newly formed fire brigade moved into the 1860s, and then consisted of the chief fire marshal and 35 men. The tower was used for drying hoses. As a fire watch tower, it was too low, so the tower in Oslo Cathedral right next to it was used instead. It was manned 24 hours a day until 1902 . Brannvakten was Oslo's main fire station until 1939 , when Oslo's main fire station on Arne Garborg's place was put into use.(Submitted on July 21, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
2. Brannvakten / Fire Watch Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
