Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)

Christiania Sparebank / Christiania Savings Bank

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

1. Christiania Sparebank / Christiania Savings Bank Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Oppført 1899-1901
Arkitekt Henrik Nissen
Tilbygg 1921-23
Senere Oslo Sparebank
Rehabilitert av Sparebankstiftelsen DNB 2014-16
Sentralen fra 2016

(English translation:)

Built 1899-1901
Architect Henrik Nissen
Expanded 1921-23
Later became Oslo Savings Bank
Rehabilitated by Sparebankstiftelsen DNB 2014-16
“The Center” from 2016

Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list.

Location. 59° 54.664′ N, 10° 44.415′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. Marker is on Øvre Slottsgate, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Øvre Slottsgate 3, Oslo 0157, Norway. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Metropol (within shouting distance of this marker); Anatomigården / Anatomy Building (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Christiania Torv / Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Christian Holtermann Knudsen (1845-1929) (within shouting distance of this marker); Bergans (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Byens Første Rådhus / The First City Hall (about 120 meters away); Christiania Skolehus (about 120 meters away); Telegraf Bygningen / Telegraph Building (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.

Also see . . . Christiania sparebank (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel).

Excerpt (in translation): Øvre Slottsgate 3 today houses “The Center”, and is owned and operated by Sparebankstiftelsen DNB. The old bank's public areas and offices have been converted into a cultural space with offices, restaurants and concert halls. Several players in the cultural sector with a need for flexible workplaces rent their space according to sharing principles. The marble hall has been transformed into a concert venue that can accommodate up to 700 people standing. Christiania Sparebank was the country's first savings bank, established in 1822 at Rådhusgaten
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

2. Christiania Sparebank / Christiania Savings Bank Marker - wide view
7 in Christiania. The original bank building was erected in 1854, but was later demolished. The current building is built of gray granite and designed by Henrik Nissen. Most recently expanded and rebuilt in 1921-23 according to drawings by Henrik Nissen, Jr. The building has several monumental interiors in marble.

(Submitted on July 30, 2023.)

Christiania Sparebank / Christiania Savings Bank Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

3. Christiania Sparebank / Christiania Savings Bank Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.