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

Koppgården / Kopp Building

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

1. Koppgården / Kopp Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Oppført 1879-80 i nyrenessanse stil for vinhandler Hermann Alexander Kopp Jacob Dybwads Bokhandel 1852-1986
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. Marker 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.

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 (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Bybrannen / City Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Valgkirke / Electoral Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Stortorvets Gjæstgiveri / Stortorvets Inn (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Andreas Tofte (about 150 meters away); Telegraf Bygningen / Telegraph Building (about 180 meters away); Oratoriekoret Cæciliaforeningen / The Cecilia Society Chorus (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.

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.

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
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023

2. Koppgården / Kopp Building and Marker
crowned with a dome.

The bookseller Jacob 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.

(Submitted on August 16, 2023.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.