Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Koppgården
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Kopp Building
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Koppgården / Kopp Building Marker
Arkitekt Wilhelm von Hanno
(English translation:)
Built in neorenaissance style in 1879-80 for wine merchant William Alexander Kopp. Jacob Dybwas Book Seller 1852-1986. Architect Wilhelm von Hanno.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list.
Location. 59° 54.739′ N, 10° 44.732′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is at the intersection of Kirkegata and Stortorvet, on the left when traveling north on Kirkegata. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Stortorvet 2, Oslo 0154, 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 distance of this marker: Jernrosene / Iron Roses (within shouting distance of this marker); Brannvakten / Fire Watch
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Also see . . . Koppgården (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel).
Excerpt (in translation): Herman Alexander Kopp came to Christiania (the old name for Oslo) as a 19-year-old in 1839 and began work at merchant Hans Ihle's wine and spirits shop. Eventually he established his own business in Stortorvet 2, a property bought by wigmaker Peder Hans Vogt. In 1879, the building was demolished to be replaced by the current building.(Submitted on August 16, 2023.)
The structure's three facades have powerful pilasters and solid cornices. Niches with columns and gables mark the axes of the facade at the corners. The short facade facing Kirkegaten and Kirkeristen is made by a central trisalit crowned with a dome.
The booksellerJacob Dybwad already had a shop in Stortorvet 2 in 1852 and continued as a tenant in the new building until it was restored in 1986. The building was owned by the Kopp family until the end of the 1980s.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 20232. Koppgården / Kopp Building and Marker
Additional keywords. blå skilt
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
